Quality Lead:Rail projects
Core
Programme-level quality leadership ensuring consistent application of quality requirements across complex transport infrastructure projects and workstreams.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Lead (Infrastructure/Rail)
Builds
Programme-level Quality Management Plans, assurance frameworks, and governance processes for major transport infrastructure.
Domain
Construction/Engineering (Rail, Tunnelling, Transport Infrastructure)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality management systems, assurance processes, audits, non-conformance management, continuous improvement, stakeholder management, risk management, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, programme governance, stage-gate reviews
Preferred skills
ISO 9001 knowledge, multidisciplinary programme environment experience, complex interface management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee quality management activities at programme and PMO level; Develop, implement and maintain programme-level Quality Management Plans; Provide independent quality assurance and governance; Ensure project teams comply with client requirements; Establish and monitor quality performance indicators; Support audit, inspection, and continuous improvement programmes; Review and challenge project quality documentation; Lead investigations into quality issues and non-conformances; Promote a strong quality culture across the programme.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with programme-level altitude
