At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management for major MOD projects and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Reliable Contractors Limited, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 30 days holiday, pension, training, and a safe working environment.
- Other info: Site-based role with excellent career growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant infrastructure projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in quality management, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, and strong leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Quality Manager (Plymouth) – Fulltime
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An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years.
- PAYE basis
- Competitive Rate Depending On Experience/qualifications
- Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays)
Requirements
- Professionally qualified Manager with at least 8 years post-professional qualification experience or 12 years' relevant industry experience
- Academic qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, Construction or related discipline (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng or MEng)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
- IOSH Managing Safely
- CSCS White PQP/AQP Card
- CSCS Managers Card
- Extensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO standards
- Proven leadership and people management experience
- Strong strategic planning, communication and decision-making skills
- Experience managing audits, compliance and continuous improvement programmes
- Ability to influence senior management, clients and project stakeholders
- Must be eligible for BPSS Security Clearance (further SC clearance will also be required)
- Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
- This role is site based - Monday to Friday
- 45 hours per week 07:30am - 17:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS)
- Set quality objectives and ensure alignment with project and business goals
- Lead internal and external audits and certification processes
- Manage the Quality Team including recruitment, mentoring and performance management
- Investigate and resolve escalated quality issues using structured problem‑solving techniques
- Ensure compliance with client specifications, regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Produce quality performance reports for senior management and clients
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the project
- Manage quality risks and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Promote a culture of quality, compliance and right‑first‑time delivery across the project
- Support the successful delivery of major MOD infrastructure works
Benefits
- Pension
- Training and upskilling provided
- Safe working environment
- Life Insurance
- Secure regular income
- Lodge/Digs can be available.
Reliable Contractors Limited are passionate about Equality Diversity and Inclusion continuously working towards best practice and adhering to government legislation.
We are a firm believer in Fairness Inclusion and Respect.
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Quality Manager in Plymouth employer: Reliable Contractors
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