My client, a top Building & Civil Engineering Main Contractor who have extensive operations in a wide range of sectors in Ireland and the UK are now hiring a
Quality Manager.
The company has a group turnover of over €200m with offices in both Ireland and the UK including Cork, Limerick, London and Edinburgh.
Reporting to the Technical Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the company's operations comply with international quality management standards, specifically ISO standards including ISO ****, ***** and This role can be based out of the
Cork or Limerick office.
Duties:
ISO Standards Implementation & Compliance:
Develop, implement and maintain Quality programmes, delivering functional Quality standards across the business
Ensure compliance with relevant ISO standards including ISO ****, ISO *****, ISO ***** and other applicable regulations or quality management frameworks
Roll out new ISO standards as may be required by the business in the future
Identify risks related to ISO compliance and implement preventive measures
Review QMS at regular intervals to ensure it aligns with changes in to the operational requirements of the company and identify and implement optimisations in the QMS where appropriate to provide for increased efficiency
Serve as the main point of contact for ISO certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory authorities
Management Reporting & Strategy:
Ensure the alignment of a construction sector Quality strategy to the business needs
Create and present regular reports on compliance status, audit findings, corrective actions, ISO certification, and continuous improvement initiatives to Senior Management
Provide strategic recommendations on improving overall ISO compliance and standards
Ensure all KPIs / objectives are performed effectively and are within target and agreed parameters
Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding ISO-related matters
Training & Education:
Deliver QMS training (eg. Procore) and briefing material as required
Promote a positive Quality culture, demonstrating how the Quality department adds value to the business
Provide training and guidance to employees to raise awareness and understanding of ISO standards and their role in compliance
Documentation & Legislation:
Stay informed of current quality legislation and industry best practices, and ensure timely communication and implementation of relevant updates across all levels of the organisation
Develop, update, and maintain all relevant ISO documentation, including SOPs and policies
Continuous Improvement:
Encourage and pursue a culture of continuous improvement culture across the business by identifying opportunities for enhancing quality processes and meeting ISO standards more effectively
Assess the Quality functions to identify areas for continual improvement and efficiency, and develop new initiatives
Lead lessons learnt and CPD on quality issues
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years' experience in ISO compliance and quality assurance within the construction industry, with a proven track record in ISO standards management
ISO **** Auditor qualification or other relevant ISO certification
Expertise in conducting audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis
Strong understanding of ISO standards (ISO ****, ISO *****, ISO *****)
Experience across range of sectors within the construction industry (eg. Residential, Commercial, Pharmaceutical, Public Works) is preferable
Proficiency in Quality Management Systems software and tools (Procore an advantage)
Salary:
Salary circa €75k - €85k DOE
Company Pension
Private healthcare
Life Assurance
Bonus Scheme
Professional membership fees
Professional development & training opportunities
Employee referral incentive
Company sponsored events & social activities