Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Location

Nationwide

Hours 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Quality & Assurance Manager (Rail & Aviation), you'll be working within the Rail & Aviation team, supporting them in strengthening and embedding a positive quality culture across our projects. Working closely with project teams, identifying and promoting best practice, assessing quality performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Your day to day will include:

• Supporting project teams in implementing quality controls including Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and document control processes
• Identifying trends from lessons learned and client feedback to drive continuous improvement and share insights across the business
• Promoting compliance with Kier's Integrated Management System requirements across projects and operational teams
• Delivering the internal surveillance and audit programme using a risk-based approach and developing effective improvement plans
• Monitoring the effectiveness of quality activities, providing guidance to project teams, and driving improvements in performance outcomes

What are we looking for?

This role of Quality & Assurance Manager (Rail & Aviation) is great for you if:

• You have extensive knowledge of Network Rail standards and experience applying them within a rail environment
• You have a background in Quality Assurance, Quality Management, or Engineering within rail construction, infrastructure, or aviation projects
• You're a Qualified Lead Auditor with experience auditing against ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems
• You have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams
• You have a collaborative approach with proven ability to support, influence and mentor others to drive continuous improvement

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

Location: Nationwide

Vacancy ID: 12238

Background check: None

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full Time

Flexible working: Yes

Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.