Dragados NHP

Job Title:

Quality Manager – Hospital Construction

Location: Flexible / Site‑based (UK)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑time

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control across major hospital and healthcare construction projects
. Working within highly regulated, safety‑critical environments, you will ensure that all works meet statutory regulations, clinical requirements, and the highest standards of build quality.

You will play a key role in protecting patient safety, supporting smooth handovers to clinical teams, and ensuring that facilities are delivered right first time.

• Develop, implement, and manage the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) for hospital construction projects
• Ensure compliance with healthcare, NHS, HTM/HBN, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Lead quality planning, inspection, testing, and audit processes across all construction activities
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality documentation
• Monitor and manage non‑conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with project managers, design teams, contractors, and clinical stakeholders
• Support infection control, commissioning, certification, and handover processes
• Manage quality records, O&M documentation, and as‑built information to meet healthcare standards
• Promote a positive quality culture across project teams and the wider supply chain
• Support readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory approvals

You are a detail‑focused quality professional with experience delivering complex construction projects in regulated or healthcare environments.

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer within construction
• Strong understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• Experience working on healthcare, hospital, or similarly regulated projects
• Knowledge of construction QA/QC processes, inspections, and documentation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in fast‑paced site environments

• Experience with NHS standards, HTMs/HBNs, infection control, or clinical environments
• Background in MEP‑heavy or technically complex projects
• Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent
• Experience supporting commissioning and soft landings processes

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on critical healthcare infrastructure projects
• Long‑term career development and professional training
• Collaborative, safety‑focused working culture
• Flexible working options where project requirements allow