Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
About the Role
The Head of Quality will lead the Quality function, ensuring a robust Quality Management System and driving operational excellence, client confidence and a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organisation.
They will champion a culture where quality and continuous improvement are shared responsibilities across the organisation, connecting business support functions and project delivery to ensure quality is embedded throughout the value chain.
The role drives Quality beyond compliance and into practical project support, standardisation, lessons learned, audit discipline and measurable improvement.
Location: London (with travel to UK & NI offices as required)
Salary: Competitive
Person Specification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical installations or Quality Management
- A minimum of 3 years experience working at a senior level within the building services / construction or MEP environment in a quality/quality engineering role.
- Experience leading, managing or developing a team across multiple projects, regions or business areas.
- Significant expertise in ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, including implementation, optimisation and audit.
- Successful track record in identifying and implementing quality improvements that have had a positive impact on the business.
- Demonstrable experience building relationships with external stakeholders including clients, principal contractors, subcontractors and audit bodies, engaging credibly with both technical and non-technical audiences to implement initiatives and / or address key issues.
- Experience in conducting root cause analysis using recognised methodologies and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Experience using QA and Document Control platforms.
- Strong leadership and people management capability.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the confidence and credibility to effectively influence across all levels of the business.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities while working to deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
- Demonstrable understanding of the relationship between quality performance, rework costs, productivity, programme delivery, risk and client satisfaction.
- IT Proficient.
- Willingness to travel between NI and the UK.
- Full valid driving licence.
Desirable
- BSc in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
- Recognised formal auditor certification such as ISO 9001 Internal Auditor and / or Lead Auditor
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Previous relevant M&E experience.
- CQI membership
- Experience using 4P, FieldView, Procore, Snag R, PlanGrid, Autodesk/BIM 360, Dalux
Company Benefits
- Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
- 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
- Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Variety of employee discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Branded clothing
- Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
- Annual Health Checks
- Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
- Awards for long service
- Additional annual leave based on length of service
- Training and development opportunities.
For full job description, please visit:
https://kanegroup.co.uk/careers/current-vacancies/head-of-quality
Kane is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a fair and inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued.
INDHIG
Work Location: In person
