Head of Quality - Construction

Head of Quality – Construction (Social Housing)

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead and drive quality, environmental, and energy management standards across our growing portfolio of new build and refurbishment social housing projects.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for embedding a culture of quality and compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence, reducing defects, and delivering “right first time” outcomes across all projects.

• Lead and develop the company’s integrated management systems (IMS) covering:

  • ISO 9001 (Quality)

  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

  • ISO 50001 (Energy Management)

• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC (or equivalent), and client standards

• Oversee internal and external audit programmes

• Drive defect reduction, environmental performance, and energy efficiency improvements

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions

• Act as senior lead with housing associations, local authorities, and certification bodies

• Support operational and pre-construction teams with compliance and sustainability input

• Build, mentor, and develop the quality/compliance team

• Senior quality leadership experience within construction

• Strong background in social housing (new build & refurbishment)

• Proven experience managing ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 systems

• Strong understanding of Building Regulations, warranty standards, and compliance frameworks

• Track record of improving quality performance and reducing defects

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

• Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)

• MCIOB or equivalent (desirable)