Job Description

About the role

Are you looking to join a company that invests in your growth and offers a supportive environment where you truly belong?



Look no further!



We are seeking talented and enthusiastic

Quality Assurance Manager

to join our team and contribute to the

Old Oak Common Station project

.



As a

Quality Assurance Manager

, you will lead the Quality Assurance team, ensuring the project is delivered in full compliance with HS2, stakeholder requirements, and project commitments. You will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and assuring all quality-related activities, driving compliance with project procedures, and proactively resolving assurance issues to support successful project delivery.

What you'll be doing

Lead and manage the QA team, setting objectives and driving high performance. Plan and deliver Quality Engineering support for inspections, testing, and documentation. Maintain Construction Assurance requirements and QMS documentation. Monitor and report on Quality KPIs, driving improvements. Promote a strong quality culture through campaigns, lessons learned, and collaboration. Act as the primary client contact for construction assurance, building strong relationships. Ensure effective onboarding, training, and quality management across all work packages. Support supply chain assessments and lead investigations into quality incidents.

Who we're looking for

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Essential Qualifications & Skills

Major civil engineering project experience. Strong knowledge of UK and international standards, Codes of Practice, and Quality Management principles. Proven track record leading and managing teams in quality-focused roles. Degree in Civil Engineering or Quality Management (Bachelor's or Master's level). CQI Chartered Member (CQP MCQI) -- or equivalent demonstrable experience. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills with a detailed, methodical approach. Resilient, self-driven, and highly organised, with a "make it happen" attitude. Deep technical knowledge relevant to civil/infrastructure works. Experience within a project-based environment, ideally large infrastructure projects.
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Desirable Qualifications & Skills

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification. Experience with systems such as Business Collaborator, eB, ProjectWise, or similar. Field management system experience. Passion for operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork. Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.



From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK13304