Quality Assurance Manager in Bridgwater

Employment Type Permanent

Application Start Date 25-11-2025

Application End Date 25-01-2026

Description

Osprey believes that innovative, precision‑engineered logistics, by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multi‑disciplinary engineering and delivery teams to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side‑by‑side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges. We are looking for a result‑oriented Quality Assurance Manager to join our growing team, ensuring our high‑quality standards are delivered every day. Working with stakeholders across the business to implement quality policies and coach on their day‑to‑day use.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) across all projects.
• Drive process efficiency through technology and software solutions.
• Provide training and support to project teams, ensuring quality awareness and engagement.
• Monitor and report on company‑wide quality performance using clear KPIs.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration to embed quality standards throughout the business.
• Oversee the business quality plan, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards.
• Conduct internal/external audits, manage non‑conformities, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion continual improvement, innovation, and effective resolution of quality‑related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in science or engineering (or equivalent) with quality‑related qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years experience in quality assurance/management, ideally within engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, auditing, inspections, and engineering standards.
• Experience in service provision as well as product delivery.
• Proficient in ISO and industry quality standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, with analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities.
• Strong IT proficiency and numerical analysis skills.
• Dynamic, self‑motivated leader with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to take ownership of the quality function and drive the Quality Approach across the business.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
• Private medical, life assurance and income protection
• Performance‑related pay scheme
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Flexible/hybrid working environment
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family‑friendly policies
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Get Active from Aviva – gym discounts up to 40% off
• Access to several education and promotional schemes internally