Quality Manager

My client, a leading Specialist Contractor is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop quality management across their Engineering and Construction businesses.

Working closely with the Group Directors, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Group Quality Strategy, maintaining a strong Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement and ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained across projects and operations.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility across engineering, construction, fabrication and project delivery, with the opportunity to shape how quality is managed across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Quality Management activities across both Engineering and Construction.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve the company Quality Management System.
• Manage internal audits, management reviews and preparation for external audits.
• Standardise QMS documentation, procedures, forms and quality processes across the business.
• Oversee quality control and compliance across engineering, fabrication and construction activities.
• Manage and maintain compliance with EN 1090 Factory Production Control (FPC), including fabrication control, weld traceability and quality documentation.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, identify non-conformances and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead root-cause investigations and manage non-conformance and corrective action processes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Construction, Production and Procurement teams to improve quality standards and supplier performance.
• Provide quality training and guidance to project and operational teams.
• Promote a proactive culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Support project teams with client quality requirements, inspection and test plans, quality documentation and contract specifications.
• Assist with tender submissions and PQQs by preparing quality documentation and demonstrating compliance with client and project requirements.
• Support the development of quality reporting, data analysis and digital QMS processes.

Ideal Background:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality Management / Quality Assurance within engineering, construction, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of EN 1090 Factory Production Control (FPC).
• Good knowledge of welding quality standards including ISO 3834, EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 5817 and EN ISO 14731.
• Experience working within engineering, fabrication or construction environments.
• Strong auditing, root-cause analysis, non-conformance and corrective-action experience.
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, certification bodies and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and quality management software such as SafetyCulture/iAuditor, Procore or similar.
• Full Irish driving licence and willingness to travel to company sites, client locations and supplier facilities as required.

Salary:

• Salary €100- €110k DOE
• Pension
• Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Healthcare
• Phone and laptop
• Bonus

If you are a Quality Manager considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.