Project Quality Assurance Manager

About The Role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We’re seeking to recruit a Project Quality Assurance Manager to join our team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role you will lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Team including Deputy Project Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Engineers and Administrators (including recruitment, training and mentoring). You will promote understanding of the principles and importance of self assurance within the Construction Delivery Team. You will understand and challenge quality requirements and work with other functions regarding programme constraints and effective methods of delivery.

You will develop and utilise relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders to influence the Quality Strategy. You will have a ability to actively influence strategy where there are clear requirements from the business or the client.

Part of this role is to actively understand quality issues and be instrumental in finding solutions with the Construction Delivery team, the quality team and subject matter experts. You will implement the use of the IT systems to manage all relevant quality documentation and records. You will be responsible for the operation of the non‑conformance and product defect system, including root cause analysis and cost analysis and work collaboratively with the Construction Delivery Teams to plan for product realisation through inspection and Test plans, Work Package plans, etc.

In addition, you will devise and implement a training programme for Quality and non‑quality professionals and promote continuous improvement of standards, practices and procedures in the Business Management System. You will communicate the benefits and knowledge of the Business Management System and work collaboratively with relevant Parent Company colleagues to share and exchange learning. You will carry out strategic internal audits, third‑party audits and other quality surveillance activities as required and prepare and collate KPI data for trend analysis and monthly reporting for the client.

You will also actively support the PgQAM in delivering the Quality Strategy and encourage and promote the “Speak Up”, “Choices” and “Right First Time” initiatives.

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market‑leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies:
Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high‑speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5 km of green tunnels, 22 km of road diversions, 67 over bridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, then please apply today! In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market‑leading technical expertise. We have an industry‑leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne‑Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be…