Full job descriptionOur client is a Health and Safety Consultancy and has been working in the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental industry for over 18 years covering many different sectors. They have a diverse range of clients, and they pride themselves in providing them with a first-class service. They look after organisations and businesses of any shape and size, and they offer practical and innovative solutions keeping them safe, compliant and profitable.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Construction Quality Manager to join their growing team and play a key role in delivering quality assurance across major infrastructure projects in the utilities sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing second-line assurance across construction and commissioning activities, ensuring that all deliverables, processes and records are complete, compliant and aligned with Yorkshire Water standards. The role will support the successful enabling, design, construction, commissioning and handover of assets, providing confidence that quality requirements are consistently achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
*Implement Level 2 construction and commissioning assurance activities.
*Establish and maintain quality standards, procedures, inspection regimes and testing protocols.
*Review the competency of project partners and assess the effectiveness of their quality procedures.
*Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and project governance requirements.
*Undertake construction inspections, audits and testing reviews against agreed Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
*Provide assurance that technical deliverables, designs, calculations, specifications and commissioning plans meet required standards.
*Verify that design changes, technical queries and non-conformances are appropriately managed and recorded.
*Monitor and assure the completion and sign-off of project close-out documentation.
*Ensure outstanding works (snagging) processes are effectively managed and closed out.
*Review quality records, inspection reports and technical documentation to ensure compliance and auditability.
*Assess supplier and subcontractor quality performance and support capability assessments.
*Identify quality risks and support root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Lead and support internal and external audits.
*Build strong relationships with project, design and delivery teams to drive quality performance throughout the asset lifecycle.
*Provide regular assurance reporting to project leadership teams.
About You
Our client is looking for a professional who takes pride in delivering high standards and demonstrates strong attention to detail, helping to promote a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
Essential:
*Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
*Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction quality, design assurance, site engineering or a similar role.
*Strong understanding of construction processes, materials and engineering principles.
*Experience implementing and maintaining quality management systems and assurance processes.
*Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
*Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements within construction environments.
*Experience undertaking inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
*Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
*Experience managing non-conformance processes and driving corrective actions.
Highly Desirable:
*Professional certifications (e.g. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQI, CIOB).
*Experience large-scale water, utilities or wider infrastructure sector projects.
*Knowledge of commissioning processes and asset handover requirements.
Who They’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
*Prioritise safety in all actions and decisions.
*Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
*Be highly organised with strong attention to detail.
*Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
*Build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
*Take ownership of quality outcomes and continuously seek improvements.
*Show resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced project environment.
*Lead by example and champion a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
*Act with integrity, professionalism and accountability at all times.
What They Can Offer You:
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Car allowance (where applicable)
*Private medical insurance
*Company pension
*Professional development and training support
*Clear career progression opportunities
*Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
*Birthday leave
*Annual Staff Wellbeing Day
*Supportive and collaborative consultancy team
*Opportunity to work on complex and varied capital projects
*Ongoing investment in professional qualifications and career development
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced engineering leader looking to drive high-quality project delivery, our client would love to hear from you.