Quality Assurance Manager

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Driving HSQE excellence across Wales through trusted leadership, hands‑on assurance, and real autonomy to shape safer, higher‑performing operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Assurance & Quality Manager to join our Wales & Western Rail division. This is a key role focused on driving health, safety, quality and environmental standards across the business.

Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll support safe and compliant delivery across projects, improve standards, and help create a strong positive culture across operational teams.

If you enjoy autonomy, influencing change and making a visible impact, this could be the role for you.

• Promote a strong HSQE culture across the division
• Provide advice and support on health, safety, quality and environmental matters
• Carry out site visits, audits and team engagement
• Report on performance, risks and improvement actions
• Support project mobilisation, sign‑off and hand back processes
• Ensure compliance with drugs and alcohol testing requirements
• Coach and influence teams to improve behaviours and standards
• Ensure compliance with ISO, legal and client requirements
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• A role with real autonomy and trust to make decisions
• Variety in your work with no two days the same
• The opportunity to shape standards and influence positive change
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
• Ongoing training, development and career progression
• Recognition for strong performance and results
• The chance to build a long‑term career in a growing business

• Rail industry experience
• Strong understanding of rail safety and compliance standards
• NEBOSH Certificate and IOSH membership desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and influencing ability
• Organised, proactive and detail focused
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team