Group Quality Director

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

At John Paul Construction, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what's come before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage collaboration, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

· Develop and implement the Group Quality Strategy aligned with the company's growth plans and operational objectives.

· Establish a consistent quality framework across all business units, projects and regions.

· Act as the executive leader for all quality-related matters across the organisation.

· Drive a culture of "right first time" delivery, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

· Promote quality as a key differentiator in winning and delivering projects

· Maintain and continuously improve the Group Integrated Management System (IMS).

· Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and support alignment with wider ISO frameworks including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

· Develop, monitor and report on key quality performance indicators across all regions.

· Lead internal and external audits and ensure effective close-out of findings and corrective actions.

· Establish robust governance processes to ensure consistency of standards across all projects.

· Act as the primary quality representative with clients, consultants, certification bodies and regulatory authorities.

· Support project teams during client audits and quality reviews.

· Provide regular reporting and strategic updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.

· Drive the adoption of digital quality management tools and reporting systems.

· Develop quality benchmarking programmes across projects and regions.

· Identify emerging industry trends, technologies and best practices.

· Lead initiatives that improve productivity, reduce defects and enhance customer satisfaction.

Experience across several of the following sectors is highly desirable:

· Data Centres

· Residential Developments

· Commercial Construction

· Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical

· Industrial & Logistics

· Healthcare

· Education

· Mixed-Use Developments

· Expert knowledge of quality management systems, governance frameworks and compliance requirements.

· Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.

· Experience implementing integrated management systems across multiple jurisdictions.

· Excellent audit, risk management and continuous improvement capabilities.

· Familiarity with modern construction methods, digital quality systems and BIM-enabled project delivery.