Quality Manager (Construction)
12 days ago
Coventry
Job Title: Quality Manager (Construction) Location: Regional / Project-Based Reporting to: Regional Quality Manager Succession Plan: Progression to Regional Quality Manager within 18 months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to join a leading construction company delivering complex projects up to £100m across the DfE, High-Rise Residential, Mixed-Use, MoJ, and Retail sectors. This is a key succession role, initially shadowing the current Regional Quality Manager with a clear and structured development plan to take over full regional responsibility within 18 months. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving quality standards across live projects, supporting site teams, and embedding robust quality systems and processes. Key Responsibilities • Support and shadow the Regional Quality Manager across multiple projects, gradually assuming full responsibility for regional quality performance., • Monitor and audit quality standards on site, ensuring compliance with company procedures, employer’s requirements, specifications, and industry standards., • Work closely with site teams to educate, mentor, and upskill staff on quality expectations, best practice, and right-first-time delivery., • Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of quality management systems and digital quality tools., • Carry out regular site inspections, quality reviews, and audits, identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective actions., • Promote a proactive quality culture across all project teams, from pre-construction through to handover., • Liaise with project managers, design teams, subcontractors, and clients to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement., • Support the production and review of ITPs, inspection records, quality plans, and handover documentation., • Assist in lessons-learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business., • Prepare reports and dashboards to clearly communicate quality performance to senior management. Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience working on live construction sites, with a strong understanding of technical construction processes and sequencing., • Background in sectors such as education (DfE), high-rise residential, mixed-use, MoJ, or retail., • Strong knowledge of quality management systems within a main contracting environment., • Excellent IT skills, with confidence using digital quality systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage site teams at all levels., • Ability to educate, mentor, and challenge teams constructively to improve quality outcomes., • Organised, detail-focused, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Comfortable operating both on site and at regional level, with the ambition to progress into a senior leadership role. Desirable Qualifications • Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)., • Quality-related qualification (ISO 9001, Lead Auditor, or similar)., • CSCS card (appropriate level)., • SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable). Personal Attributes • Professional, approachable, and credible with site-based teams., • Enthusiastic about quality and continuous improvement., • Confident, articulate, and capable of presenting to senior management and clients., • Ambitious, with a clear desire to progress into a Regional Quality Manager role. What’s on Offer Clear and structured progression to Regional Quality Manager within 18 months. • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects up to £100m., • Supportive development environment with mentoring from an experienced regional leader., • Competitive salary, benefits package, and long-term career prospects