Quality Assurance Manager

4 weeks ago


Ballymena, United Kingdom Artemis Human Capital Full time
Job Title: Head of Quality

Artemis Executive Search is delighted to have been exclusively retained by leading multi-discipline specialist contractor Dowds Group as they seek to appoint a Head of Quality.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have responsibility for Quality Systems both external and internal, including legal compliance and customer expectations. They will support the contracts team in ensuring and enhancing compliance with the company IMS (Integrated Management System) and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifying non-compliances, innovations, and good practices
  • Analysing data to provide feedback to drive continual improvement
  • Leading the internal audit process, coordinating, and preparing for external audits
  • Ensuring company systems align with ISO 9001 standards, legal requirements, and standards
  • Strengthening Dowds reputation and commitment to excellence
  • Developing and implementing QA strategies, updating, and maintaining quality assurance policies and procedures
  • Visiting site and working with the project management team to provide guidance and support
  • Maintaining comprehensive records and identifying issues and areas of non-conformances
  • Promoting a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement
  • Undertaking training sessions on QA standards and best practice
  • Evaluating subcontractors and suppliers from a quality assurance perspective

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance ideally within the construction industry
  • A proven track record of managing quality assurance processes on large-scale construction projects
  • A deep understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards in construction
  • Strong auditing skills, both internal and external
  • A diploma or associate degree in a related field, such as Engineering, Quality Management, or Construction Management
  • Relevant certifications like CQI & IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

About the Company:

Dowds Group has evolved over the years from a specialist M&E subcontractor into a multi-faceted Construction company covering M&E, Construction, Facilities Management and Energy. They are specifically known for their work in cutting-edge Healthcare, Education, Leisure, and Commercial sectors.

What We Offer:

An excellent salary and benefits package, further personal and professional development with an employer of choice keen to deliver real, tangible results in this area.



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