Quality Assurance Manager

We are working with a development business, who specialise in new build residential schemes West and are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee key stages of their developments based within 100 miles of Derby, East Midlands. Ideally you will have a background in Site Management, Building Control or possibly as an Inspector with a Warranty Provider. Roles & Responsibilities: Developing QA Policies and Procedures: Establishing and implementing QA policies, procedures, and standards that align with company best practices. Quality Planning: Developing quality plans for construction projects, including defining quality criteria, inspection and testing protocols, and quality assurance checkpoints.  Quality Control: Overseeing the execution of quality control processes throughout the construction project lifecycle, including monitoring workmanship, materials, and compliance with specifications.  Evaluating and selecting reliable vendors and suppliers of construction materials and equipment to ensure quality standards are met.  Provide training and guidance to construction teams on quality assurance processes, standards, and best practices to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.  Risk Management: Identifying potential quality risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, such as conducting risk assessments, implementing preventive measures, and addressing issues promptly. Quality Inspections and Audits: Conducting regular inspections, audits, and quality reviews of construction activities, processes, and deliverables to verify compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.  Document Control: Managing documentation related to quality assurance activities, including maintaining records of inspections, test results, non-conformities, corrective actions, and quality assurance reports. Non-Conformance Management: Investigating non-conformities, defects, and quality issues, and leading efforts to implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence.  Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with project managers, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality objectives, requirements, and expectations. Facilitating clear and effective communication regarding quality-related matters.  Continuous Improvement: Monitoring quality performance metrics, analysing data trends, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and quality enhancements across projects. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant building codes, standards, regulations, and industry certifications applicable to construction projects. Required: Extensive experience operating in a QA role in the Construction industry, ideally with a Residential Developer / Main Contractor with a residential element. Ability to produce Quality Management Plans and enforce them. On offer is a basic salary of between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus package including car allowance, pension, healthcare, 26+ days annual leave plus other benefits