At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Quality and Compliance strategy across diverse businesses and ensure regulatory excellence.
- Company: Morris & Spottiswood, a family-owned construction and engineering group with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Flexible location with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards in a dynamic and expanding environment.
- Qualifications: Senior experience in Quality and Compliance, strong knowledge of ISO management systems.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
Morris & Spottiswood has exclusively partnered with Irwin and Colton to appoint a Head of Quality & Compliance. This role will provide strategic leadership, governance and assurance across Quality and Compliance throughout the wider Morris & Spottiswood Group.
The Morris & Spottiswood Group comprises eight specialist businesses delivering end-to-end construction, fit-out, engineering, manufacturing, architectural and specialist services to clients across the UK. Built on generations of experience and family ownership, the Group combines the capability and expertise of its individual businesses with a collaborative, client-focused approach. Operating across multiple sectors including commercial, retail, healthcare, education, public sector and manufacturing, the Group continues to expand its nationwide presence and service offering.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence Quality and Compliance strategy across a diverse portfolio of businesses, supporting consistency, continuous improvement and regulatory excellence while recognising the specific operational requirements of each business unit. With operations throughout the UK, the role can be based from any of the Group's principal offices, including Glasgow, Warrington, Whitstable (Kent) and London, with travel to other Group locations as required.
The key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Group's Quality and Compliance strategy and providing advice across the business.
- Owning and continuously improving the Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Leading internal and external audits, certification activities and ensuring effective close-out of non-conformances.
- Monitoring regulatory and legislative requirements and ensuring the business remains compliant with relevant standards.
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant senior experience in Quality and Compliance within an HSQE environment.
- Strong knowledge of ISO management systems, with ISO 9001 essential and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 desirable.
- Proven experience leading audits, certification and compliance activities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive continual improvement.
If you're ready to lead quality excellence across a dynamic work environment, we want to hear from you.
Head of Quality & Compliance in London employer: Irwin & Colton
Irwin & Colton is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Oxford where the SHEQ Advisor can make a significant impact on health, safety, and environmental practices within a leading civil engineering firm. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive compensation, and a culture that prioritises safety and innovation, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while enjoying a generous car allowance and the chance to shape strategic initiatives.
