Senior Quality Manager

Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve. We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed-use developments.

At the heart of everything we do is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride.

The role:

• Support Head of Quality Assurance to deliver key Group Compliance.
• Co-ordinate and manage audit preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct Quality Risk Review.
• Ensure construction activities comply with contract documents, approved drawings, specification.
• Review and manage project-specific Quality Plans, contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), etc.
• Manage non-conforming work, issue NCRs, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with Project Managers, internal teams and subcontractors to promote quality awareness and compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation and retention of quality records (inspection reports, test results, certifications, etc).
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance.
• Participate in project meetings and provide quality status reports to management.

Experience required:

• Strong capability to identify inconsistencies, non-conformances, risks, and gaps in documentation or process.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards.
• Proactively anticipates quality risks and flags issues before they escalate.
• Takes initiative to drive continuous improvement across teams, processes, and documentation.
• Experience working in construction, engineering, or a technical quality/compliance environment.
• Strong understanding of construction quality requirements, contract compliance, inspection processes, and risk reviews.
• Practical experience preparing and coordinating internal/external audits.
• Confident communicator able to work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, site teams, and senior management.
• Able to present quality findings and status updates clearly and concisely in meetings.
• Highly organised with an ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Self-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Curious, improvement-minded, and always seeking ways to raise quality standards.
• Calm, thorough, and reliable, even under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Professional integrity and commitment to compliance and best practice.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.