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Our client, a leading property developer operating across the country, is seeking a Head of Quality to join their growing team.
This role is fully remote, with occasional travel to the office, in either Kent or Manchester, depending on the successful candidate’s location. The role also involves travel to various site locations.
The position offers the opportunity to work with an experienced and specialized new-build housing contractor, recognized for their strong pipeline of projects. Their portfolio ranges from single-family homes to multi-family high-rise developments.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement an ISO accredited quality management system within our high rise/mixed use and residential business units
* Ensure that the company fulfils its obligations with regards to building control, building safety regulator
* Ensure that projects maintain the golden thread of information
* Oversee the roll out of the new Quality systems
* Oversee the team of quality advisors / inspectors enforcing the system
* Work with the Head of Design and Technical in managing risks within the design process
* Produce Technical Guidance Notes and Quality Toolbox talks and oversee their roll out with your team of inspections/ advisors
* Develop and maintain company relationships with Building Safety Regulator (HSE), Building Control & Warranty providers
* Develop Quality KPIs and monitor trends to advise on common issues.
* Audit use of the system and provide monthly reports to operations and board directors
* Assist in the process of finding innovative and economical detail improvements to drive quality and reduce cost.
* Promote a right first-time culture on site to prevent delays, re-work, and re-visits.
* Maintain an awareness of current material and construction legislation & research.
* Keep up to date with the latest technological advances, giving recommendations or warnings as appropriate.
* Develop a technical CPD programme for all staff ensuring knowledge is maintained
The ideal candidate should have:
* Experience in high rise / commercial construction as well as housebuilding (essential)
* Experience of policy, process and procedure writing
* Extensive work experience within the construction industry.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar role.
* Knowledge of both Single Family and Highrise projects.
* Use of the Aconex Field or similar electronic Quality Management software
* Construction related degree or diploma. (preferred not essential)
* Professional membership of (MCIOB/MCABE/MICWCI). (preferred not essential)
* Relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card
* Proficient in Microsoft office
* Valid UK driving Licence