Head Of Quality

Our client is a national developer undertaking major new build residential mixed-use schemes and housing developments across the country.

The need now exists for a Head of Quality on a permanent basis. This position is fully remote with occasional travel to head office in either Manchester, Leeds or South East London. You can be based anywhere in the Country, as long as you’re happy to travel to the office in either Manchester, Leeds or South East London every month or so.

You will oversee projects Nationwide, both high rise and low-rise schemes. It is essential you have experience in low rise and high-rise developments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an ISO accredited quality management system within their high rise/mixed use and residential business units.


• Ensure that the company fulfils its obligations with regards to building control, building safety regulator.


• Oversee the roll out of the new Quality systems.


• Oversee the team of quality advisors / inspectors enforcing the system.


• Work with the Head of Design and Technical in managing risks within the design process.


• Produce Technical Guidance Notes and Quality Toolbox talks and oversee their roll out with your team of inspections/ advisors.


• Develop and maintain company relationships with Building Safety Regulator (HSE), Building Control & Warranty providers.


• Develop Quality KPIs and monitor trends to advise on common issues.


• Audit use of the system and provide monthly reports to operations and board directors.


• Assist in the process of finding innovative and economical detail improvements to drive quality and reduce cost.


• Promote a right first-time culture on site to prevent delays, re-work, and re-visits.


• Maintain an awareness of current material and construction legislation & research.


• Keep up to date with the latest technological advances, giving recommendations or warnings as appropriate.


• Develop a technical CPD programme for all staff ensuring knowledge is maintained.

Experience

• Experience in high rise / commercial construction as well as housebuilding (essential)


• Experience of policy, process and procedure writing


• Extensive work experience within the construction industry.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar role.


• Knowledge of both housing and Highrise projects.


• Use of the Aconex Field or similar electronic Quality Management software.

In return, our client is offering a basic salary between £95k - £100k + car allowance + all travel expenses covered + pension + healthcare + 26 days holiday + 20% bonus