Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead (0755)

We are recruiting for a Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead to join us here at Octavius.  We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

The Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead is a senior role responsible for shaping and embedding the project quality management system across the business. This includes ownership of processes, procedures, templates, training materials which support the system. The role also acts as the Sector Quality Lead for Rail and plays a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across Octavius.

The role will support the wider Assurance, Quality & Business Improvement (AQ&BI) function through assurance activities and business-wide monthly project reporting.  The role is based from home but requires regular travel to project sites and offices around 2-3 days per week.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• Own and maintain the project Quality Management System, ensuring it reflects best practice, lessons learned and meets ISO9001:2015 requirements, our Frameworks and Projects, regulatory and legislative standards.
• Deliver training, briefings, and communications to project teams to support effective implementation.
• Lead the development and execution of project quality audits to assess compliance, identify improvement areas and support project teams in meeting quality standards.
• Establish and manage a Continuous Improvement Hub to capture, analyse and share learning from across the business.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement and share these with the relevant business authority / subject matter expert.
• Develop and embed a lessons learned process across all project lifecycle stages, including bids, delivery, and operations.

You'll work with… (because relationships are important)

A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks and clients.

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

• Passionate about learning and continuous improvement.
• Strong communicator with excellent coaching and facilitation skills.
• Commercially astute with sound judgment.
• High professional standards and attention to detail.
• Innovative and solutions-focused.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• **Essential**: Proven experience managing quality across all phases of construction projects, from small to large scale.
• **Essential**: Demonstrated success in auditing and applying systematic approaches to continuous improvement.
• **Desirable**: Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• **Desirable**: Experience leading teams and implementing change initiatives.
• Degree-level education in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Membership (or working towards) of the Chartered Quality Institute or equivalent professional body.
• Relevant Quality Management qualifications, such as:  Lean Practitioner and/or Lead Auditor for ISO9001

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.