Position: Head of Quality

Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available

Salary Guide: £80-90k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, Bonus and excellent benefits package

Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

Our client is part of Anglian Water's @one Alliance.

The Alliance is set to deliver a record £2.6 billion of the water company's overall investment in AMP8, with much of this work specifically targeted at protecting and enhancing the East of England's natural environment and providing resilience to climate change. This investment portfolio forms part of Anglian Water's wider, record £9 billion proposed plans for AMP8, which will see a huge programme of much-needed investment between 2025 and 2030.

If you thrive on driving innovation, best practice, and operational excellence, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities: Develop and implement a cutting-edge Quality Strategy that aligns with the @one Alliance's ambitious objectives.

Lead and inspire a team of Quality professionals, driving high standards across engineering, design, and construction.

Ensure compliance with industry-leading certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and regulatory requirements.

Embed a culture of continuous improvement, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive quality performance.

Act as a champion for quality assurance, risk management, and performance analytics, leveraging key tools like PowerBI and AMS.

Collaborate across departments, working with SHEQ, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to maintain the highest standards.

Experience: Qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction engineering, technology, technical or personnel development area (or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of construction techniques (ideally in the water sector)

Experience developing and delivering Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

People leadership skills, managing multi-disciplinary teams & inspiring collaboration

Experience managing audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements

CSCS competence card

Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA accredited) (preferred)

Your passion for quality, strong communication, and ability to drive change will set you apart.

Why Join the @one Alliance:

Purpose-driven work: Shape the future of water sustainability and infrastructure.

Industry-leading innovation: Work on major, cutting-edge projects.

Collaborative culture: Engage with expert teams and stakeholders.

Career development: Grow your expertise and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Package includes: A competitive salary

Car/car allowance

Bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance, Health Insurance

Private medical Insurance

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc.

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Sewage

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Rail

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