Head of Quality

Company Description United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future: Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients. Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets. New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind. We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow. Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all. At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK. Job Description Summary of Position The post holder will be joining an experienced, specialist new build housing contractor, who have a strong pipeline of projects. Capitalising on their growing reputation, expanding client base and strong position, in the development of single family through to multi-family high-rise properties. As the business expands and the need for ensuring compliance grows,  it has been identified that a role focusing on Construction Quality is essential. Primary Responsibilities Develop and implement an ISO accredited quality management system within our high rise/mixed use and residential business units Ensure that the company fulfils its obligations with regards to building control, building safety regulator Ensure that projects  maintain the golden thread of information Oversee the roll out of the new Quality systems Oversee the team of quality advisors / inspectors enforcing the system Work with the Head of Design and Technical in managing risks within the design process Produce Technical Guidance Notes  and Quality Toolbox talks and oversee their roll out with your team of inspections/ advisors Develop  and maintain company relationships with Building Safety Regulator(HSE), Building Control & Warranty providers Develop Quality KPIs and monitor trends in order to advise on common issues. Audit use of the system and provide monthly reports to operations and board directors Assist in the process of finding innovative and economical detail improvements to drive quality and reduce cost. Promote a right first-time culture on site to prevent delays, re-work, and re-visits. Maintain an awareness of current material and construction legislation & research.   Keep up to date with the latest technological advances, giving recommendations or warnings as appropriate. Develop a technical CPD programme for all staff ensuring knowledge is maintainedExperience Experience in high rise / commercial construction  as well as housebuilding (essential) Experience of policy, process  and procedure writing Extensive work experience within the construction industry. Minimum of 5 years experience in similar role. Knowledge of both Single Family and Highrise projects. Use of the Aconex Field or similar electronic Quality Management  software Qualifications Qualifications & Training    Construction related degree or diploma. (preferred not essential) Professional membership of (MCIOB/MCABE/MICWCI). (preferred not essential) Relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card Proficient in Microsoft office Valid UK driving Licence. Additional Information Qualities Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Positive, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously/remotely on several projects at once. Ability to monitor and check works or information and plan time and resources efficiently even under the pressure of multiple demands. Able to build good relationships at all levels, externally and internally. Benefits Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance Wellness Programmes 26 days holiday allowance Bike to work scheme