At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

We are now recruiting for a quality manager to work with our strategic client in the energy sector supporting a major project in electricity transmission.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

The quality manager role is an opportunity to be a part of our expansion and help us deliver distinctive value for our clients – by supporting the delivery of their key projects and programmes. Specifically, we are seeking experienced candidates who can evidence their success in the implementation, coordination, execution and monitoring of all aspects of quality assurance associated with major projects and programmes. Ensuring compliance with relevant ISO standards, client policies, procedures, specifications and the wider quality management systems. Collaborating with key stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of on time, within budget, and to the quality standards and expectations of the client.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Supporting project delivery from a quality assurance perspective, including design and manufacturing through to installation and completion.
• Ensuring customer quality needs are being met, contractual obligations fulfilled, and risks effectively mitigated.
• Collaborating with the delivery teams and contractors to deliver a solution that drives best value for the client.
• Liaising with contractors to ensure the review of and/or preparation and implementation of project quality plans, site quality plans and inspection and test plans in accordance with the Works Information.
• Providing quality assurance advice and independent audit/monitoring/witnessing capability through design, manufacturing, construction, testing and commissioning phases.
• Promoting best practice, sharing lessons and continuous improvement.
• Working with our contractors to ensure correct responsibility and accountability in quality.
• Supporting and enhancing the development and promotion of a positive quality culture across the project.
• Tracking and ensure timely close-out of non-conformances and defects.
• Reviewing and challenging the contractors quality management systems to drive contractual compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide assurance information to the client and delivery teams to clearly identify the status of project quality.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Knowledge of electricity distribution standards and construction activities would be desirable
• CDM awareness
• Experience in the development and implementation of robust quality and business management systems and associated documentation within a construction environment
• Knowledge of auditing and root cause analysis techniques
• Experience in the management and review of contract documentation
• The implementation of multi-disciplined quality and test plans and the interpretation of intervention levels, witness and hold points needed to deliver assurance and compliance
• Construction projects and working with client/contractors
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
  
  

You'll Also Have

• Degree qualified with a minimum of five years’ relevant industry experience OR HNC /HND qualified with a minimum of seven years’ relevant industry experience
• To be a member of a relevant professional institute
• To lead others effectively, gives clear direction and coaches and supports others to reach their full potential
• To persuade and influence others successfully towards a desired course of action.
• To demonstrate a better perspective and explores innovative approaches in pursuit of a better way.
• To present clearly and communicates effectively in a confident manner.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.