Quality Manager

Gi Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all quality checks are thoroughly performed during the construction of our client's large scale district heat network in Bristol. Acting as the client, the Quality Manager will ensure that contractors produce, check, and quality-assure all required documentation.

This role involves working closely with contractors, project managers, and support teams to implement robust quality assurance processes. The Quality Manager will provide oversight, advice, and support throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with agreed standards and specifications. Reporting to the Senior Project Managers and Head of Delivery, the Quality Manager will champion continuous improvement in construction quality standards and ensure all deliverables align with the project's overall goals. The role will need to create quality framework documents for other staff to use and use their experience and expertise in quality management to develop procedures and reporting processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance for construction projects, ideally involving buried utilities in urban environments. They should demonstrate leadership in quality control, possess excellent documentation review skills, and exhibit a keen understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

1. Quality Assurance
   Oversee quality checks during all construction phases, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
   Ensure contractors' documentation is complete, accurate, and quality-assured, including method statements, inspection test plans, and as-built records.


2. Inspection and Compliance
   Conduct audits and on-site inspections to verify construction activities meet required standards.
   Work closely with contractors and internal teams to address quality issues or non-conformances.


3. Process Development
   Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure efficient project delivery.
   Recommend improvements to internal processes and procedures to enhance project outcomes.


4. Collaboration
   Liaise with the project management team, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality objectives.
   Provide training and guidance to project teams on quality assurance best practices.


5. Health & Safety Integration
   Ensure that all quality assurance activities align with the highest health and safety standards.


6. Reporting
   Produce regular quality assurance reports, including progress updates, compliance summaries, and improvement recommendations.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and systems in the construction industry.
2. Excellent attention to detail with a focus on documentation accuracy and completeness.
3. Skilled in conducting audits and inspections with a proactive approach to resolving non-conformances.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
5. Sound knowledge of construction health and safety regulations, ideally supported by formal qualifications.
6. Familiarity with relevant legal, technical, and contractual aspects of construction projects.
7. Flexible and well-organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Proven experience in quality assurance roles for construction projects, ideally involving buried utilities or district heating networks.
2. Experience reviewing and assuring construction documentation, including inspection test plans and as-built records.
3. Background in live urban environment projects is preferred.
4. Relevant formal qualifications in quality management, construction, or health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent).
5. Degree or HND in a construction-related field is advantageous.

For this role, the expectation is to be available to work from our client's Bristol office full time with consideration given to some hybrid working. Candidates must be commutable to Bristol 5 days a week.