Quality Manager

Job description

Orange Recruitment have partnered with a long-established construction contractor who has a strong pipeline of major projects and is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to support project delivery across multiple sites. The business delivers complex, design-led developments to high architectural and sustainability standards and places a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Project Manager and client team to develop project-specific Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans
• Ensure site and office teams understand and comply with agreed quality procedures
• Deliver tailored quality inductions to site staff and trades before works commence
• Carry out regular audits of sites, workshops, and fabrication facilities, issuing reports and tracking actions
• Audit subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure quality standards are consistently applied
• Lead, support, and mentor both site-based and off-site QA teams
• Promote a “right first time” approach across all project activities
• Manage non-conformance reports, including root cause analysis and close-out
• Attend client quality meetings as required to support successful project outcomes
• Prepare internal and external quality reports when required
• Oversee the planning, execution, and recording of all testing in line with project requirements
• Coordinate the preparation of quality handover documentation for clients

Experience:

• Degree qualified or equivalent relevant industry experience
• 4-7 years’ experience in a quality management or quality assurance role
• Proven experience working on construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• Well-organised, detail-focused, and confident working with multiple stakeholders