Quality Manager

Description

• Undertake internal and supply chain audits in line with the Project’s Audit Schedule.
• Oversee the generation of ITPs and their submission for acceptance.
• Lead and manage the project quality team, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Liaise with the client, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all quality-related matters, ensuring all requirements defined in their standards are met.
• Ensure the progressive compilation of quality records is established and maintained by the project team.
• Working independently of the design and construction functions with an independent link to the Project Director, is responsible for all quality and assurance matters on the contract ensuring the quality of work on the contract is managed effectively.
• Produce information for and attend the Management Reviews.
• Promote a strong quality culture throughout the project team, stakeholders and supply chain, and drive a behavioural approach to “Right First Time, Every Time” Quality culture.
• Liaise with and manage the close-out of Dragados SA Quality issues.
• Manage the key interface with the Client, ensuring all quality and assurance requirements defined in their standards are met.
• Develop and implements the Quality Plan and Assurance Plan as detailed in the contract in line with Dragados S.A. QMS.
• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Ensure that all materials and workmanship are in accordance with the project specifications and standards.
• Prepare and provide corporate reporting as required.
• Establish and develop software solutions for managing quality assurance and control management of the project in liaison with the information management team.
• Assist in the review of the quality plans and quality deliverables of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain the overall project management system development schedule.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quality, preparing regular performance reports for senior management and corporate requirements.
• Manage and analyse non-conformities and complaints to identify trends and root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to foster continuous improvement.
• Provide training or advice as deemed necessary to facilitate the above.
• Manage the project’s audit process and audit program, including internal audits and surveillance of the supply chain, to ensure compliance with all legal and contractual requirements.
• Develop project’s Quality Objectives in line with the project and corporate requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System and associated procedures that meets the requirements of ISO 9001, Dragados S.A. QMS, and the specific contract.
• Oversee the implementation of the handover of completed works to the client, ensuring all quality documentation is complete and accurate to facilitate progressive assurance.
• Review and accept potential suppliers and subcontractors based on their capability to meet project quality requirements.
• Assist in pre-qualification and bid activities for Dragados SA as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of quality professionals.
• IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and techniques and quality management methodologies, including self-certification processes.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and extensive experience developing and improving quality management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, manage time effectively, and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• A forward-thinking mindset with a proven ability to quickly learn, master, and implement new technologies to drive continuous improvement in quality processes.
• Expertise in leading and conducting quality audits.
• Membership in a relevant professional body, such as the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) (Practitioner level PCQI or above) or an appropriate engineering institute.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills , with the ability to influence all levels and report effectively to senior management.
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent in an engineering, construction, or experience in a similar role
• Valid CSCS card holder.
• Significant experience in a senior quality management role on major construction or infrastructure projects (including self-certification contracts).
• Demonstrated expertise in using digital quality management systems (such as Asite, ViewPoint, Procore) and Microsoft 365.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance