At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management for iconic HS2 station projects, ensuring top-notch standards.
- Company: Join HS2 Ltd, a key player in the UK's high-speed rail revolution.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative infrastructure project that shapes the future of travel.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in quality management on major projects; relevant qualifications preferred.
Location: London Euston – Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £65 – 70,000 + 12% Pen + Private Healthcare + 25 days annual leave
Programme: High Speed Two (HS2) – 10+ year delivery programme
The Opportunity
Interested in being HS2’s Quality Manager for £3bn Euston Station & £1.67bn Old Oak Common? Are you a Quality Manager with experience on large, complex infrastructure programmes such as Rail Stations, Nuclear, Airports, Power, Complex buildings or Construction and looking to play a pivotal role on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects? HS2 Ltd, the organisation responsible for delivering and operating the UK’s high-speed rail network, is seeking experienced Quality Manager to provide strategic quality leadership across its major design and construction contracts.
This is a strategic, programme-level Quality role on one of the UK’s most complex infrastructure schemes, focusing on strategic quality management, trend analysis and system improvement - influencing quality performance at programme level rather than managing day-to-day NCRs.
About the Role
Based in London, you will provide quality management oversight on the New station Builds of £3b Euston Station (Dragados Mace) & £1.67bn Old Oak Common (Balfour Beatty, Vinci, Systra) 2 Flagship iconic highly complex buildings; multidisciplinary projects involving significant civils, rail systems, MEP, operational integration and stakeholder management. The Euston Station Campus will include the new HS2 station, redevelopment of the existing Network Rail station, and enhancements to the London Underground station and local transport facilities.
Your Role in the Programme
Working closely with the Heads of Quality for the Principal Contractors, you will represent the client’s assurance perspective, operating at a macro and strategic level. Rather than managing individual non-conformances, you will:
- Ensure self-assuring principal contractors have robust quality management systems and processes.
- Analyse quality performance trends to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities – why are there too many NCR unclosed, is there an issue in an area?
- Drive continuous improvement across process, performance, efficiency and compliance - drive the Quality Improvement plan across delivery contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyse and present quality management information to senior business leaders – quality reports go to Board level & Dft consumption.
- Review and approve top-level project quality plans.
- Lead trend analysis of quality performance reports and data.
- Drive structured problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Influence and challenge contractors to improve quality outcomes across complex delivery environments.
Experience & Background Required
- As a guide would expect 5 years’ experience in quality management on complex Design & Build major projects.
- Experience gained on the client, consultant or main contractor side.
- Background in major civils or large infrastructure delivery, including (but not limited to): Rail Stations, Nuclear, Airports, Highways, Water, Power, Complex buildings.
Key Skills & Knowledge
- Strong familiarity with NEC3 contract environments, including ECC quality requirements.
- Comfortable operating in a high-volume, complex documentation and deliverables environment.
- Experience as a Quality Manager on large infrastructure projects.
- Ideally a Lead Auditor, with experience planning and conducting external audits of Tier 1 contractors.
- Ability to work with large data sets, extract insight, and present clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Relevant technical or quality-focused qualification, such as:
- HNC / NVQ Level 5 or equivalent
- Ideally Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering, Science, or Quality
- Support provided toward Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership.
- Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course.
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HS2 Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of UK infrastructure. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and generous annual leave, as well as a strong focus on employee development and continuous improvement, HS2 Ltd fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a landmark project that not only enhances your career but also contributes to the nation's connectivity and growth.
