Quality Manager - Highways

QUALITY MANAGER - HIGHWAYS - NORTH WEST - CONTRACT (Inside IR35)

Quality Manager - Bridge Reconstruction Projects

Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking to play a key role on major highways infrastructure projects?

We are working with a leading highways main contractor delivering a portfolio of bridge reconstructions and structural improvement schemes across the North West. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement activities across multiple live projects.

The Role

• As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) across a range of highways and bridge reconstruction projects.
• You will work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to drive a culture of quality, compliance and right-first-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Plan and undertake internal and external quality audits across multiple project sites.
• Lead quality assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, ITPs, procedures and client requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and quality issues, facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Produce quality reports, KPIs and audit findings for senior management and clients.
• Support project teams with quality planning, risk mitigation and continual improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve quality documentation including ITPs, quality plans and inspection records.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality assessments and audits.
• Drive a right-first-time culture and promote best practice across the business.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager, QA Manager or Senior Quality Engineer within highways, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.
• Demonstrable experience carrying out internal and external audits.
• Experience working on bridge, highways, structures or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of NCR management, corrective actions and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and locations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience with National Highways projects.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and infrastructure quality requirements.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or major civil engineering frameworks.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate - INSIDE IR35.
• Long-term project security with a respected highways contractor.
• Career progression within a growing infrastructure business.