Our client, a leading property developer operating across the country, is seeking a Head of Quality to join their growing team.
This role is fully remote, with occasional travel to the office, in either Kent or Manchester, depending on the successful candidate s location. The role also involves travel to various site locations.
The position offers the opportunity to work with an experienced and specialized new-build housing contractor, recognized for their strong pipeline of projects. Their portfolio ranges from single-family homes to multi-family high-rise developments.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an ISO accredited quality management system within our high rise/mixed use and residential business units
- Ensure that the company fulfils its obligations with regards to building control, building safety regulator
- Ensure that projects maintain the golden thread of information
- 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
The ideal candidate should have:
- 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 Single Family and Highrise projects.
- Use of the Aconex Field or similar electronic Quality Management software
- Construction related degree or diploma. (preferred not essential)
- Professional membership of (MCIOB/MCABE/MICWCI). (preferred not essential)
- Relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Valid UK driving Licence.
