Regional Quality Manager

Job Title: Regional Quality Manager

Reporting to: Regional Director (Line) / Head of Quality (Functional)

Role Purpose:

The Regional Quality Manager will lead the implementation and assurance of quality practices across the region. This role ensures compliance with ISO standards, supports Business Unit teams, and drives continuous improvement in quality performance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires regular travel (approximately 50%) and close collaboration with the BUs, subcontractors, SHEQ colleagues, and client representatives to ensure that quality standards are consistently applied and maintained.

Responsibilities & Duties

Operational Oversight

• Act as the regional lead for all quality-related matters across projects. • Ensure consistent implementation of the Omexom Management System and ISO 9001 across the region. • Support BUs in developing and implementing quality processes. • Coordinate quality surveillance, inspection, and control activities throughout the region.

Compliance & Reporting

• Act as the focal point for all quality-related matters across the region. • Ensure non-conformances are managed within the region, in line with the Omexom process and in a timely manner and lessons learned shared. • Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping within the Integrated Management System (IMS). • Support and coordinate internal and external audits within the region, including those by certifying bodies and clients. • Monitor and report on regional quality performance, including KPIs and NCR statistics, for internal and client reporting. • Ensure the maintenance and compliance of the Omexom Management System and ISO 9001 standards. • Ensure appropriate levels of quality surveillance, inspection, and control are applied throughout the region.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend regional and Client meetings to represent quality interests. • Collaborate with BUGMs, support functions and subcontractors to ensure consistent application of quality standards. • Provide quality input and support to the Business Unit's operational and tendering teams, ensuring that quality considerations are integrated into project planning and bid submissions. • Support supply chain and design teams in managing supplier quality and performance. • Promote robust document control and lessons learned processes across the region.

Training & Awareness

• Ensure quality training and toolbox talks are delivered across the region. • Ensure compliance with Omexom and client quality procedures and expectations. • Mentor and support quality team members to build capability within the region. • Ensure new employees are inducted to the business management system.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps in the management system and ensure the development of improved processes. • Lead and support initiatives to enhance the Quality Management System and Omexom ways of working. • Stay informed of changes in standards and industry best practices, ensuring regional compliance and innovation.

Key Interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Regional Director • Business Unit General Managers • Head of Quality • Regional Functional Managers • Quality Manager & Advisor • Project Managers and Site Managers • Client quality Representatives • Local Authorities and Regulatory Bodies • Subcontractors and Suppliers

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience:

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a management role. • NVQ level 7 or degree in Quality Management or related field/topic - relevant demonstratable experience. • IRCA Lead Auditor qualification, ISO 9001. • Membership of a professional body (e.g. CQI,) preferred. • Experience in a quality role within construction or infrastructure. • Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems. • Recognised training in accident/incident investigation.

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site-level compliance. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and environmental reporting tools. • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. • Self-motivated, practical, and solutions-focused. • Ability and willingness to be flexible with working from home, office, and site based.

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality

Omexom employees are required to abide by the Company SHEQ policies at all times. These policies are available on the Company's Integrated Management System (IMS). Employee's shall ensure they review any updates to these policies and behave accordingly.

Values

In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

• Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance. • Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally. • Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results. • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.