Urgent Quality Manager

My client, a top Building & Civil Engineering Main Contractor who have extensive operations in a wide range of sectors in Ireland and the UK are now hiring a Quality Manager. The company has a group turnover of over €200m with offices in both Ireland and the UK including Cork, Limerick, London and Edinburgh. Reporting to the Technical Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the companys operations comply with international quality management standards, specifically ISO standards including ISO and 45001. This role can be based out of the Cork or Limerick office. Duties: ISO Standards Implementation & Compliance: Develop, implement and maintain Quality programmes, delivering functional Quality standards across the business Ensure compliance with relevant ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other applicable regulations or quality management frameworks Roll out new ISO standards as may be required by the business in the future Identify risks related to ISO compliance and implement preventive measures Review QMS at regular intervals to ensure it aligns with changes in to the operational requirements of the company and identify and implement optimisations in the QMS where appropriate to provide for increased efficiency Serve as the main point of contact for ISO certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory authorities Management Reporting & Strategy: Ensure the alignment of a construction sector Quality strategy to the business needs Create and present regular reports on compliance status, audit findings, corrective actions, ISO certification, and continuous improvement initiatives to Senior Management Provide strategic recommendations on improving overall ISO compliance and standards Ensure all KPIs / objectives are performed effectively and are within target and agreed parameters Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding ISO-related matters Training & Education: Deliver QMS training (eg. Procore) and briefing material as required Promote a positive Quality culture, demonstrating how the Quality department adds value to the business Provide training and guidance to employees to raise awareness and understanding of ISO standards and their role in compliance Documentation & Legislation: Stay informed of current quality legislation and industry best practices, and ensure timely communication and implementation of relevant updates across all levels of the organisation Develop, update, and maintain all relevant ISO documentation, including SOPs and policies Continuous Improvement: Encourage and pursue a culture of continuous improvement culture across the business by identifying opportunities for enhancing quality processes and meeting ISO standards more effectively Assess the Quality functions to identify areas for continual improvement and efficiency, and develop new initiatives Lead lessons learnt and CPD on quality issues Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in ISO compliance and quality assurance within the construction industry, with a proven track record in ISO standards management ISO 9001 Auditor qualification or other relevant ISO certification Expertise in conducting audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis Strong understanding of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) Experience across range of sectors within the construction industry (eg. Residential, Commercial, Pharmaceutical, Public Works) is preferable Proficiency in Quality Management Systems software and tools (Procore an advantage) Salary: Salary circa €75k - €85k DOE Company Pension Private healthcare Life Assurance Bonus Scheme Professional membership fees Professional development & training opportunities Employee referral incentive Company sponsored events & social activities If you are aQuality Managerconsidering a career move, please feel free to send yourCV or contact Lisa Cullen on for a confidential discussion.GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally. Skills: Quality Manager