Dragados NHP

Job Title: Quality Manager – Hospital Construction

Location: Flexible / Site‑based (UK)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control across major hospital and healthcare construction projects . Working within highly regulated, safety‑critical environments, you will ensure that all works meet statutory regulations, clinical requirements, and the highest standards of build quality.

You will play a key role in protecting patient safety, supporting smooth handovers to clinical teams, and ensuring that facilities are delivered right first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) for hospital construction projects

• Ensure compliance with healthcare, NHS, HTM/HBN, statutory, and regulatory requirements

• Lead quality planning, inspection, testing, and audit processes across all construction activities

• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality documentation

• Monitor and manage non‑conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Work collaboratively with project managers, design teams, contractors, and clinical stakeholders

• Support infection control, commissioning, certification, and handover processes

• Manage quality records, O&M documentation, and as‑built information to meet healthcare standards

• Promote a positive quality culture across project teams and the wider supply chain

• Support readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory approvals

About You

You are a detail‑focused quality professional with experience delivering complex construction projects in regulated or healthcare environments.

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer within construction

• Strong understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent)

• Experience working on healthcare, hospital, or similarly regulated projects

• Knowledge of construction QA/QC processes, inspections, and documentation

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast‑paced site environments

Desirable:

• Experience with NHS standards, HTMs/HBNs, infection control, or clinical environments

• Background in MEP‑heavy or technically complex projects

• Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent

• Experience supporting commissioning and soft landings processes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to work on critical healthcare infrastructure projects

• Long‑term career development and professional training

• Collaborative, safety‑focused working culture

• Flexible working options where project requirements allow

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your quality management experience within construction or healthcare environments.