Quality Manager

Costain Group PLC

Quality Manager overseeing quality management systems for large scale energy infrastructure projects. Leading implementation of best practices and fostering compliance across teams in the UK.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeLincolnshire • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain the Project Quality Management System and monitor compliance
Ensure quality risks are identified, recorded and steps are taken to mitigate or eliminate
Support the Senior Project Management in the achievement of the Quality Objectives and establish, monitor and report against project Quality KPIs
Establish the Quality requirements for the subcontractors and supply chain and subsequent pre-qualification assessment and approval for the preferred suppliers list
The main Quality Management interface with the customer, subcontractors and supply chain
Establish the Quality Surveillance/Right 1st Time Programme across Costain, the subcontractors and supply chain
Establish the project audit plan and verification oversight requirements to verify contractual compliance is achieved, including leading internal audits and external audits of subcontractors and supply chain
Non-conformance management, including identification of potential failures / symptoms that could lead to non-conformances and apply preventive action
Managing the QA/QC resource, regarding budget, availability and location against project life cycle
Ensure that all project Quality Records are verified in accordance with relevant technical specifications and that project specific procedures and systems are in place for monitoring and measuring Quality Records concurrency with project life cycle & Right 1st Time (R1T) delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute and hold CQP status (or an equivalent recognised Quality body) or an appropriate engineering institution
Diploma or Bachelor degree in Quality Management, Project Management or related engineering discipline
Minimum 10+ years, with proven leadership in:
Client-driven quality frameworks (e.g., National Grid, HS2, National Highways).
Developing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned to ISO 9001.
Managing audits, inspections, and compliance on large, multi-disciplinary projects
Extensive experience of Quality Management, including leading a quality team (QA and QC), preferably in associated industry
Practical experience of developing, implementing and improving Quality
Lead Auditor qualification by recognised industry body
Leadership and influence in quality culture development - Ability to drive a “right first time” culture through strong leadership, ownership, influence, and expertise.
Strong communication and conflict-management skills - Effective at working with project teams, clients, corporate functions, and supply chain partners.
Quality management and assurance systems expertise - Deep knowledge of UK infrastructure quality management systems, requirements, and best practice.
Analytical and reporting capability - Skilled in producing compliant reports, defect reporting, forecasting, risk registers, and assurance documentation.
Training, mentoring, and team development - Ability to support and develop quality teams and wider project staff through structured training and hands-on guidance.
Knowledge of industry best practice and quality management systems in construction and engineering delivery.
End-to-end project lifecycle quality management - Experience supporting tendering, design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
Leading internal and external audits - Ensuring compliance with corporate, client, and industry requirements.
Managing and producing quality documentation - Including inspection requirements, databases, reports, and assurance records.
Identifying and managing quality risks - Ability to triage, control, and complete high-risk quality activities to achieve right-first-time delivery.
Collaboration with project teams and supply chain partners - Working with subcontractors, technical experts, and internal teams to ensure compliance and excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Costain appreciates the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.
We do share individual feedback following an interview.
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)ISO 9001Quality Assurance (QA)Quality Control (QC)AuditingRisk ManagementQuality Records ManagementDefect ReportingAnalytical ReportingQuality Surveillance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationConflict ManagementTrainingMentoringCollaborationInfluenceOwnershipAnalytical ThinkingTeam Development

Certifications

Chartered Quality Institute (CQP)Lead Auditor qualification