Are you an experienced Quality and Assurance professional looking for a senior move? I've partnered with a leading M&E specialist operating across rail, infrastructure and civil engineering, looking for a Head of Assurance to join their ranks. You will have a strong background Quality Assurance, integrated management systems and compliance, within a similar environment.

Key responsibilities include:
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective multi-function Business Management System across all functions and projects
• Working with operational and functional leads to ensure system changes are identified, implemented, and tracked
• Lead and support maintenance of key ISO Standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Supporting operational teams with maintaining key licences to operate, such as:
o RISQS (Rail), HERS (Highways) etc
• Support functional leads in maintaining accreditations such as PAS 2080 (Carbon), CEMARS (Carbon), Construction Line (HSE)
• Owning and implementing a business-wide risk-based audit schedule, covering internal and external compliance requirements
• Leading business management reviews aligned with ISO requirements and strategic assurance objectives
• Promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the business
• Recruiting, leading and developing the Business Assurance Team to ensure high performance and engagement

This is a strategic, business critical appointment and a superb opportunity to help shape the future of the business as they continue to grow impressively.

Key competencies include:

• Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 27001
• Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management and/or Health & Safety
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) (DESIRED)
• Certified or Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM (DESIRED)
• Proven experience in a Senior Manager / Head of Compliance or Assurance role (ESSENTIAL)
• Demonstrable experience owning and implementing Business Management Systems (ESSENTIAL)
• Strong background in auditing and managing operational accreditations beyond ISO standards (ESSENTIAL)
• Experience leading teams and driving high performance (ESSENTIAL)
• Experience in construction or infrastructure sectors (ESSENTIAL)

You will earn £70-75,000 plus a full corporate package, the role represents a genuine prospect to lead the function, pioneering best practice across Business Assurance with scope for development and progression