Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Working Pattern: Hybrid working
Salary: £68,000 per annum + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Quality Management Lead to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the successful delivery of complex civil engineering works.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and monitor contractor quality performance across major civil engineering packages.
Audit, assess and challenge suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with quality management systems and project requirements.
Oversee quality documentation, inspection records and manufacturing dossiers to ensure complete and accurate project records.
Ensure manufactured equipment and materials meet technical specifications and quality requirements before release to site.
Coordinate inspection, surveillance and witness activities throughout manufacturing and construction phases.
Lead quality reviews with project teams, contractors, clients and regulatory bodies.
Investigate quality issues, identify root causes and drive corrective and preventative actions.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and project delivery.
Ensure compliance with project quality plans, ISO standards, regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
Support supplier qualification, performance monitoring and quality improvement programmes.
Produce quality reports, KPIs and management information for senior stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering, construction and commercial teams to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.
Champion a positive quality culture across the project, embedding best practice and lessons learned.About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Significant experience in Quality Management within major infrastructure, civil engineering or construction projects.
A strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control and supplier quality management.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and quality governance principles.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence contractors, suppliers and senior project teams.
Experience working within large-scale infrastructure, energy, nuclear or heavy civils projects is highly desirable.
A recognised qualification in Quality Management, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
Lead Auditor qualification and/or membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) is desirable.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £68000.00 per year