Quality Manager
Coventry
Talented people are the key to our success.
Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Quality Manager to join our team on the National Grid Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Role Responsibilities
- Assist and support the Engineering Manager with all quality matters.
- Monitor and report on quality KPI metrics.
- Be the lead in managing quality processes and standards with the project engineering team and Supply Chain. This includes mentoring junior engineers and leading quality improvement projects within the project, sector, and business unit.
- Oversee quality in operational delivery and all site areas.
- Develop and implement quality best practice, ensuring compliance against the quality management system and industry standards.
- Ensuring all activities defined, planned, and implemented are aligned to the Quality Policy, Processes and Management Plan.
- Maintain a level of independence to enable appropriate ability to challenge management and to function as the conscious of the business.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline; chartership desirable.
- Proven QA/QC leadership on major infrastructure.
- Strong command of ISO 9001 and integrated management systems; internal auditor certification advantageous.
- Hands‑on with ITPs, hold points, approvals, and digital QA tools Field View, Viewpoint for Projects).
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts, specifications, and test regimes; confident with nonconformance management and defect prevention.
- Meticulous planning; practical, site‑focused problem solving.
- Enhancing quality culture and behaviours within Morgan Sindall and Supply Chain
- Clear communicator - able to brief engineers, supervisors, and workers succinctly and gain buy‑in, and able to communicate issues and solutions to client team.
- Data‑driven, with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
- Strong stakeholder management.
- Self-motivated, to constantly improve upon established quality standards.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance.
What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About the Energy Business Unit
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.