Quality Manager

Company:
Millbank Holdings Ltd Salary: £72,000 to £80,000 a year

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Cockermouth, CA13 0AA
Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 24 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

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Do you have proven experience working as a Quality Manager, QA Manager, QA/QC Manager or Quality Lead within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, nuclear or major projects environments?

Are you experienced in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, conducting audits, managing non-conformances and driving continuous improvement across project delivery teams?

Would you like to play a pivotal role in ensuring quality excellence on high-profile projects whilst influencing business-wide quality standards and best practice?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join a leading contractor delivering major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, the business is seeking a quality professional who can champion quality standards and drive continuous improvement across multiple projects.

• Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Quality Management Systems.
• Promote a strong quality culture across project and business teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, client requirements and company procedures.
• Develop and maintain project quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs) and associated documentation.
• Conduct internal audits, site inspections and assurance reviews.
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions and lessons learned processes.
• Monitor project quality performance and report against key performance indicators.
• Support project teams with quality-related issues and best practice guidance.
• Coordinate external audits and client assurance activities.
• Review quality documentation and records to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, construction and commercial teams to improve project outcomes.
• Investigate quality incidents and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to promote quality excellence throughout the organisation.

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager, QA Manager, QA/QC Manager, Quality Lead or similar role.
• Experience with in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy, nuclear or major projects sectors.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Experience managing non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience developing project quality plans and quality documentation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence project teams and operational leadership.

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of CQI, IRCA or other relevant professional bodies.
• Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Defence or Utilities.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Understanding of quality requirements within NEC contracts.
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation.

This role will support the delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects within a dynamic project environment. You will work closely with project teams, clients, supply…