I’m delighted to be partnering with one of our clients in the construction industry on this exciting Group Head of Quality role. This is a permanent role with strong salary and benefits package. Full time on site in North Country Dublin.
Role Purpose
The Group Head of Quality will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Company’s Quality function across all manufacturing locations and projects. The role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality are consistently achieved in the design, manufacture, and installation of precast concrete facades. This position will develop and implement a group-wide quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with all relevant industry standards, certifications, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
Develop, lead, and implement the Group Quality Strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Provide visible leadership and direction to Quality teams across all sites and projects.
Embed a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Quality Systems and Compliance
Oversee the maintenance and continual improvement of our national and international accreditations (e.g. ISO, BES etc) and other relevant quality management systems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry codes, and client specifications.
Establish and maintain standardised quality processes and procedures across all group operations.
Operational Quality Management
Monitor quality performance across design, production, and installation phases of concrete facade projects.
Lead root cause analysis, non‑conformance management, and corrective/preventive action processes.
Ensure materials, workmanship, and finished products consistently meet specified standards.
Implement robust inspection and testing regimes at all project stages.
Drive lean and best‑practice initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Analyse performance metrics and present reports to the Executive Team and Board.
Introduce innovative methods and digital tools to improve quality monitoring and assurance.
Stakeholder and Client Engagement
Act as the senior point of contact for quality matters with clients, contractors, and regulators.
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure cross‑functional alignment.
Provide expert advice and technical guidance on quality issues at both strategic and operational levels.
Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop quality managers and teams across the Group.
Build a high‑performing, skilled, and collaborative quality workforce.
Provide training and awareness initiatives to enhance quality culture at all levels of the business.
Key Requirements
Significant experience in a senior quality leadership role within precast concrete, facades, or a related construction/manufacturing sector.
Strong knowledge of concrete technology, facade systems, and quality assurance processes.
Proven track record of managing ISO‑certified quality management systems.
Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to drive change.
Experience working across multiple sites and projects, with the ability to travel as required.
Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status.
Experience with lean manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
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