Head of Quality

Head of Quality

Head of Quality, Ballymena, £Competitive Artemis Executive Search are delighted to have been exclusively retained by leading multi-discipline specialist contractor Dowds Group as they seek to appoint a Head of Quality. Established in 1978 Dowds Group has evolved over the years from a specialist M&E; subcontractor into a multi-faceted Construction company covering M&E;, Construction, Facilities Management and Energy. Covering a broad spectrum of project type, they are specifically known for their work in cutting-edge Healthcare, Education, Leisure, and Commercial sectors. Reporting directly to the Group Head of SHEQ you will have responsibility for Quality Systems both external and internal,





including legal compliance and customer expectations and support the contracts team ensuring and enhancing compliance with the company IMS (Integrated Management System) and client requirements. Identifying non-compliances, innovations, and good practices you are evidence and insight driven, analysing data to provide feedback to drive continual improvement. In this pivotal role you will achieve improvements, utilising effective quality-enhancing strategies to elevate project and business performances. A problem solver and effective communicator you will lead the internal audit process, coordinate, and prepare for external audits and ensure company systems align with ISO 9001 standards, legal requirements, and standards. You will strengthen Dowds reputation and commitment to excellence, developing and implementing QA strategies, updating, and maintaining quality assurance policies and procedures. Visiting site and working with the project management team you will provide guidance and support, develop quality management plans,





monitor adherence to quality standards, maintain comprehensive records and identify issues and areas of non-conformances. Promoting a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement you will undertake training sessions on QA standards and best practice. Evaluating subcontractors and suppliers from a quality assurance perspective you will resolve issues and improve processes identifying potential risks and creating strategies to mitigate. With an eye for detail, you have experience in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions. You are proficient in quality management software and familiar with UK Construction regulations and standards staying abreast of changes.





You will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance ideally within the construction industry, with a proven track record of managing quality assurance processes on large-scale construction projects. A deep understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards in construction is essential, along with strong auditing skills, both internal and external. A diploma or associate degree in a related field, such as Engineering, Quality Management, or Construction Management, is required, along with relevant certifications like CQI & IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor. You are a collaborative and adaptable professional with a strong passion for driving quality excellence.





In taking ownership of the quality function across the group this role offers further personal and professional development with an employer of choice keen to deliver real, tangible results in this area. Excellent salary and benefits package on offer. For a detailed job description and candidate pack get in touch with Sarah McGimpsey or to apply click on the link and attach your CV. Skills: Continuous Improvement Quality Management Quality Assurance