Quality Manager

Health and Safety Health & Safety H&S NEBOSH Architecture London ISO Audits ISO Standards

Your new company
Hays has teamed up with a global studio for architecture, engineering, urban and landscape design. You will be working with a wide range of talented individuals on exciting projects across the world and are committed to developing and supporting professional growth as well as personal lives.
Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective integrated quality management system (QMS) to ensure compliance with business objectives whilst achieving ongoing compliance with ISO 9001.

Champion continual improvement.

Communicate the requirements of the QMS to all levels of the business

Working throughout the organisation to integrate and align all relevant operations into the QMS

Assess the opportunities of including other ISO standards to expand the QMS.

Reviewing existing procedures to ensure they are effective, meet current guidelines and objectives.

Designing and maintaining quality standards and procedures.

Managing internal and external audits and management reviews, collating data and ensuring all resulting actions are addressed.

Ensuring that all processes meet safety, legal and other national or international standards.

Collating data from all departments and the preparation of regular performance status reports, communicating to management on effectiveness of the quality system.

Monitor quality trends, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with internal teams to align quality standards across the Practice.

Investigating the root cause of non-conformances using a structured methodology and recommending and implementing solutions to drive continual improvements.

Actively coaching and developing training to the organisation to ensure the QMS is communicated, understood and successfully implemented in day-to-day operations.

Staying up to date with new quality control techniques, methods and industry standards.

Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required

Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI)

What you'll need to succeed

Able to demonstrate the ability to undertake the above responsibilities

Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based

Degree educated in a relevant subject.

5+ years' experience in a similar position within a similar company/industry.

Experience in design, implementation & management of integrated quality management systems.

Experience in an engineering / construction environment.

Experience in auditing, non-conformity, and corrective action management.

Experience of technical authoring, with excellent written communication skills.

Experience of project managing business improvement programmes.

Strong organisational skills, ability to track multiple audit actions and objectives and synthesise the results.

Strong research, investigation, and analytical skills.

Strong understanding of QA concepts and methodology.

Understanding of business management principles.

Working knowledge of relevant software tools and computer literacy.

Passion for quality, attention to detail and a commitment to innovation and continual improvement.

Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information

Self-motivated and able to take responsibility

Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of an effective team

Flexible attitude

Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally

Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively
Under pressure.

Able to work as part of an effective team, assisting and supporting team members

Desired

A member of a recognised national quality-focused organisation.

Certified ISO 9001 Auditor.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a wide range of company benefits, as well as a clear progression and development plan with support from senior managers.What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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