Quality and Information Manager in Slough

The Quality and Information Manager will oversee the project’s management systems, quality assurance, certification, and information management. The role includes developing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining the project’s Common Data Environment systems and IT infrastructure. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction and quality management, a strong background in Building Information Modelling (BIM), software setup, IT, and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Location
The role will be based in Vauxhall for the first 9 months with regular travel to the Slough site. Once construction begins, the position will be based full time in Slough.

Reporting
Reports to the Quality, Systems and Technology Director (functionally) and Project Director (operational).

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage quality assurance processes to ensure construction projects meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all relevant project information is captured, registered, and circulated using Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and BIM 3D models.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on information management systems and processes.
• Work closely with project teams, including construction, quality, BIM, and IT departments, to ensure seamless information flow and project success.
• Conduct and lead auditing activities to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and other relevant BIM and IT standards.
• Perform internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of quality and information management systems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards (ISO9001, ISO19650, ISO44001, ISO27001) and maintain project JV certification.
• Liaise with client quality, digital construction, and data management/BIM, IT representatives.
• Monitor project management systems and maintain procedures to support on-time, cost-effective delivery while protecting the JV through audits, surveillance checks, and compliance monitoring.
• Manage project handover by establishing controls, reporting, and monitoring for progressive handover.

Position-Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare key quality deliverables and management system arrangements, including writing Quality Management Plans and related procedures.
• Lead implementation and management of digital processes across projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of software systems and IT infrastructure to support project information management.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems using tools such as Power BI to provide insights across various disciplines.
• Supervise and manage document control, IT, BIM, and other information management staff.
• Travel between project site offices as required.
• Promote and enforce client requirements for quality, BIM, and IT management in line with FC’s management system.
• Facilitate and conduct quality sessions with project management and work packages teams, including suppliers.
• Advise the project management team on quality, BIM, and IT procedures and monitor QMP compliance throughout the project.
• Develop and execute an effective audit programme with qualified auditors.
• Promote continuous improvement and effective handover of the project.
• Perform management reviews per project and JV requirements.
• Analyze non-conformity trends and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure accurate and timely KPI reporting and maintain a work package quality register.
• Maintain a matrix of authorised signatories and competent people.
• Advise on preparing certificates of compliance, ensuring design and production requirements are met.
• Initiate and progressively address HAZOP studies or similar.
• Promote company values in all dealings with employees, clients, sub-contractors, and external contacts.
• Ensure processes are digitised and implemented correctly, managing handover and asset integration.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, information technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in construction and quality management.
• Proven experience setting up and managing systems, auditing, and certification.
• Proven experience with BIM implementation, digitalisation, and ISO19650 standards.
• Qualified Lead Auditor ISO9001.
• Strong knowledge of EDMS, CDE setup, and IT infrastructure.
• Proficiency in reporting tools such as PowerBI.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in AI implementation and management, including AI agents and integration into construction management systems.
• Proven experience with Asite, PowerBI, BIM software packages, and software setup.
• Experience managing and integrating APIs to streamline workflows.

Benefits
Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.