Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Manager
Dublin, Ireland
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team. This role within the business is integral to ensuring that all our construction activities comply with relevant EU regulations, national building codes and project specifications in accordance with legal and contractual obligations.
The Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Manager will lead quality excellence and continuous improvement across our business.
Based in Ireland, the role will require travel across Europe as necessary to discharge the role.
As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process. Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.
Requirements
Bachelors’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction project design, engineering, management and ideally a previous quality role within the construction industry in Europe.
Formal training in Quality and / or
Advanced knowledge of quality management systems.
Proven record of implementing continuous improvement processes.
Strong understanding of EU regulatory frameworks, industry standards, construction project execution, and technical design and engineering matters.
Fluency in English. Proficiency in another European language is desirable but not essential.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in audit and training facilitation.
Responsibilities
Develop and Maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS):
Design, implement and manage quality assurance policies and procedures within a QMS aligned to ISO 9001 standard, EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR)industry standards and applicable EN technical standards.
Maintain a comprehensive library of quality assurance policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, best practice quality control plans including Inspection & testing plans, exemplar quality management templates, training, and guidance documents.
Ensure Statutory and Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor adherence to EU Directives, local legislation including building regulations.
Project Quality Oversight:
Collaborate with the project delivery team to oversee construction quality throughout the lifecycle of the project, from planning through to final inspection and handover.
Document Control and Compliance Reporting:
Maintain all quality assurance documentation to support compliance including Inspection Test Plans, Method Statements, Material Approvals, CE Marking evidence and subcontractor compliance data.
Auditing and Performance:
Assess quality performance through inspections at various stages of construction and identify areas for improvement. Propose and implement approved corrective and preventive actions to address recurring issues.
Lead internal and external audits across the business to ensure compliance with the QMS, relevant industry standards, ISO 9001.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the QMS.
Training and Awareness:
Develop and deliver training programmes to ensure all staff understand and apply the Collen standard best practices in quality assurance and compliance.
Provide expert advice, guidance and coaching to project teams in relation to quality assurance.
Continuous Improvement:
Promote continuous improvement in quality standards in construction through initiatives that support a culture of quality excellence and continual enhancement.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Liaise with clients, consultants, regulatory bodies, supply chain partners to create alignment with quality expectations and compliance obligations.
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