Quality Assurance Manager

Company: Thomas Gray
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An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced and proactive QA Manager to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of its Business Management System (BMS). This is a key role focused on driving quality standards, ensuring compliance, and embedding best practices across multiple projects and departments.

Acting as a central figure in quality assurance, you will work closely with operational teams, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery excellence and adherence to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, monitor, and maintain quality assurance procedures and documentation across projects
  • Implement and embed new QA processes through regular audits (site-based and internal)
  • Ensure all site activities align with specifications, employer requirements, and design documentation
  • Develop and enhance QA systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and BIM-related standards
  • Review and coordinate Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring alignment with contractor and project requirements
  • Collaborate with site teams and main contractors to resolve QA-related issues and secure approvals
  • Oversee document control, storage, and compliance with project and company file structures
  • Support project teams to improve workmanship quality and reduce defects/snagging
  • Identify training needs and support upskilling initiatives across teams
  • Contribute to environmental and sustainability strategies, including carbon reduction and supply chain compliance
  • Provide regular reports to senior leadership and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead lessons learned reviews to enhance future project delivery
  • Support health & safety audits and company accreditations

About You

  • Proven experience in a QA or Quality Management role within construction or a related industry
  • Strong knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001; ISO 19650 desirable)
  • Experience with audits, inspections, and quality systems implementation
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong organisational and reporting capabilities
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Working Arrangement

  • Hybrid role: approximately 2 days office-based, with the remainder split between site visits and flexible working
  • Regular interaction with senior leadership, including monthly reporting

Ref: 4304JR

Posted: April 15th, 2026