About Us

VSL, part of the Bouygues Construction Group, is a global leader in specialised construction techniques, including post-tensioning, cable-stayed structures, ground engineering and heavy lifting operations. We support major infrastructure and complex civil engineering projects worldwide, delivering to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking a Quality Manager to take ownership of quality management systems, performance, and continuous improvement across projects and the wider business.

Position

The Quality Manager will play a central role in developing, implementing, and maintaining VSL’s Quality Management System, while supporting project teams to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes.

This role combines corporate system development with hands-on project support, requiring someone who is comfortable working both strategically and operationally in a growing, dynamic construction environment.

Your Mission

As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the overall coordination, performance, and continuous improvement of quality management across the organisation.

Quality Management Systems & Governance

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve VSL’s Quality Management System (QMS), aligned with ISO 9001 and relevant Bouygues Construction standards.

• Establish and update quality procedures, manuals, registers, workflows, and templates.

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, construction standards, legal obligations, and client specifications.

• Lead certification, registration, and surveillance activities, including preparation for and management of external audits.

Project & Operational Quality

• Support projects during tender and execution phases, including input into:

  • Quality Plans

  • Project Management Plans

  • Method Statements and quality-related submissions

• Monitor quality performance across projects, departments, and subcontractors through:

  • Audits and inspections

  • NCR tracking and trend analysis

  • KPIs and performance dashboards

• Lead the management of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and definition of corrective and preventive actions.

Performance, Reporting & Improvement

• Analyse quality data and provide clear, actionable reports to management.

• Identify systemic issues, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Challenge poor performance constructively and support teams in driving sustainable improvement.

• Contribute to management reviews and strategic decision-making related to quality.

Training, Awareness & Culture

• Support and deliver quality-related training and awareness activities.

• Promote a strong quality culture across office and site teams.

• Ensure procedures are understood, applied, and embedded in day-to-day operations.

Profile Sought

Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in construction-related quality or QHSE roles.

• Strong experience in Quality Management Systems, ideally including development or improvement of systems at project and/or corporate level.

• Proven experience conducting internal audits, managing NCRs, and driving corrective actions.

• Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers in a construction environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of construction activities, processes, specifications, and associated risks.

• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality-related legal and contractual requirements.

• Solid auditing capability, including root cause analysis and practical problem-solving.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.

• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Organised, structured, and capable of working independently in environments with limited existing frameworks.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• University degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or equivalent).

• Quality-related qualifications or training (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or similar) are desirable.

• Willingness to travel to site locations as required by projects.

• Comfortable working in a growing organisation, where systems may need to be built or strengthened over time.

Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!