Head of Project Quality

Company: AtkinsRéalis
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Location: City of Westminster
Job Description:

Job Overview

Are you driven by the pursuit of excellence in quality assurance? We’re looking for a dedicated professional to help us achieve our operational objectives and exceed client expectations. In this role, you’ll contribute to strategic audits and reviews by providing valuable information and analysis. You’ll prepare and complete gap analyses and audit plans, identify and resolve problems, and determine system improvements. Developing and implementing quality management systems, as well as potentially training client staff, will be key aspects of your responsibilities. You’ll validate supplier quality management processes using established procedures, document evidence, and determine operational and performance qualifications. Writing and updating quality assurance procedures will also be part of your role. Maintaining and improving quality through inspections, compliance assessments, and staff interviews will be essential. You’ll collaborate with other management members to develop new methods and training procedures. Planning and participating in visits to various field, offsite, vendor, manufacturing facilities, and office locations will be part of your routine. You’ll support the preparation of project estimates and proposals and participate in client proposal review meetings. Keeping your job knowledge up‑to‑date by studying trends and developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks will be crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct strategic audits and reviews, complete gap analyses, and develop quality management systems.
  • Validate supplier quality management processes and document evidence.
  • Maintain and improve quality through inspections and compliance assessments.
  • Plan and participate in visits to various locations and support project estimates and proposals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Construction Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in quality assurance/control, developing QMS, and working with inspection/testing/product conformity.
  • Knowledge and ability to conduct different types of audits professionally, ethically, and objectively, using and interpreting applicable standards and requirements.
  • Ability to plan, develop, communicate, and execute an audit within a defined scope, including resource scheduling and conducting necessary meetings.
  • Ability to verify, document, and communicate audit results, develop audit reports, and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions and follow‑ups.
  • Understanding of how quality principles relate to business protocols and ability to explain the importance of aligning QMS functions to the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts, conduct interviews, and make presentations effectively.
  • Strong process and analytical skills, ability to interpret data and determine the course of action, and ability to interact collaboratively with team members and clients.
  • Good organizational and time‑management skills, ability to perform under pressure, and ability to adjust to changing priorities.
  • Strong networking, interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
  • Knowledge of materials management systems is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Rewards and Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive — at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026