Senior Quality Manager

We are recruiting for a Senior Quality Manager to join us here at Octavius. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. This is an important role within the Assurance, Quality & Business Improvement (AQ&BI) function, providing professional quality management and continuous improvement support to Rail Frameworks and projects. The role works under the direction of the Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead (Q&CIL) and supports the development, implementation, communication and continual improvement of the project Quality Management System.

The Senior Quality Manager provides guidance, coaching and practical assistance to project teams to help them apply quality processes effectively and consistently. The role does not hold overall accountability for project or framework quality management but acts as a trusted advisor supporting projects to meet quality requirements and embed good practice. The role is based from home but requires regular travel to project sites and offices around 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead in the development, maintenance and improvement of the project Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, framework requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support the development of quality processes, procedures, templates, guidance notes and training materials.
• Provide quality management advice and guidance to Rail frameworks and project teams.
• Support the operation of the Continuous Improvement Hub.
• Assist with the management of Improvement Opportunities and non‑conformances as learning tools.
• Promote learning and continuous improvement through effective non-conformance reporting, root cause analysis of quality incidents, lessons learned reviews and supporting quality practices during project kick-offs.

You’ll work with

A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks and clients.

You’ll receive

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You’ll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About you

• Project management - expertise in documentation and reporting (quality processes, non-conformances, audit results).
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge - relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO9001).
• Customer focus - a customer centric mindset to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Risk management - assessment of potential project risks to Quality and mitigation strategies to prevent and reduce.
• Continuous Improvement - a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You’ll bring

• Quality Management Qualification OR NVQ Level 4 in Engineering or Construction Management [or working towards] or equivalent [Essential]
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 Packages [Essential]
• Operational quality management experience within the Rail sector [Essential]
• CQI - Quality in Construction [or working towards] or equivalent quality training [Desirable]
• Internal Auditor Trained [Desirable]

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.