Head Of Quality Assurance

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to join a large, technically complex MEP contracting organisation operating on major UK projects. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for setting and embedding quality strategy across the business, modernising quality system and leading the transition to a fully digital QA environment. Overview on Head of Quality Assurance Role: Reporting into senior operational leadership, the Head of Quality Assurance will take ownership of the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring consistent application across projects, regions and disciplines. A key focus of the role will be the review, rationalisation and digitisation of existing QA procedures, embedding them within a newly implemented project management platform (PROCORE.) The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving standardisation, audit readiness and right first time delivery across a high-value project portfolio. Key Responsibilities Quality Management & Compliance * Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and industry best practice * Review and modernise existing QA procedures, work instructions, and templates * Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all projects and departments * Provide technical quality guidance to project and delivery teams * Lead the management and close-out of non-conformances and corrective actions * Digital Systems & Process Improvement * Lead the migration of QA systems and documentation into a digital project management environment * Convert legacy QA processes into structured, electronic workflows * Define system governance, document control and version management * Support system rollout, training and ongoing optimisation Auditing, Assurance & Accreditation * Lead internal and external audit programmes across projects and offices * Act as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and auditors * Maintain ISO 9001 and other relevant industry accreditations * Support bid, tender and pre-qualification submissions with quality input Leadership & Strategy * Lead, mentor and develop QA Managers and Engineers * Work collaboratively with Operations, Commercial, Design, HSE and IT teams * Champion a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement * Provide quality performance reporting, KPIs and risk insights to senior leadership About You You will be a senior QA professional with strong leadership experience gained within an MEP or construction contracting environment as well as knowledge in Procore. Essential: * Senior-level QA / Quality leadership experience within construction or MEP * Proven experience developing and managing ISO 9001-aligned QMS * Strong internal and external audit background * Experience modernising QA systems and processes * Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills Why Apply? * Senior leadership role with real influence across the business * Opportunity to modernise and digitise QA systems at scale * Exposure to complex, high-value MEP projects * Strong platform for long-term progression within a growing organisation environment