Tetra Tech Europe
Quality Manager – Asbestos (6 month fixed term contract)
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Quality Manager – Asbestos (6 month fixed term contract)
Quality Manager (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Shape Quality. Define Compliance. Lead Technical Excellence.
Step into a pivotal role where quality, governance, and technical assurance converge. As Quality Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract, you will take ownership of a high-impact function within a UKAS-accredited environment, working at the forefront of compliance in a regulated technical sector. This is an opportunity to influence how quality is embedded across complex projects while collaborating with skilled professionals and regulatory bodies.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
The Quality Manager is responsible for:
- The ongoing maintenance, oversight, and enhancement of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Ensuring full alignment with:
- UKAS accreditation requirements
- HSE guidance
- Relevant ISO standards
- Acting as the central technical governance hub, partnering with:
- Surveyors
- Analysts
- Technical specialists
- Senior leadership
- Ensuring consistency, integrity, and compliance across all service delivery under:
- ISO/IEC 17020 (Conformity Assessment – Inspection)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories)
Key Responsibilities: ✔ Oversight of competence, authorisation, and procedural adherence ✔ Management of audit projects, including UKAS Assessment Managers & HSE inspectors ✔ Reinforcing compliance credibility in client submissions and tenders to support business development
Your Impact in This Position
Phase 1: Establish Control & Visibility
- Strengthen the Quality Management System for compliance and audit readiness
- Monitor process adherence and documentation integrity
Phase 2: Drive Continuous Improvement
- Identify and enforce quality and operational efficiency enhancements
- Implement data-driven decision making to refine processes
Phase 3: Shape Quality Strategy & Growth
- Contribute to organisational growth through strong accreditation performance
- Influence the future direction of compliance within the business
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This role provides: ✅ Exposure to complex, high-value projects ✅ Meaningful engagement with regulators ✅ Positioning as a key driver of industry-leading standards
Core Capabilities Required
1. Quality & Compliance Management
- Expertise in maintaining and evolving QMS aligned to ISO/IEC 17020 & 17025
- Navigate regulatory frameworks, including:
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- HSG264 (Working with Asbestos)
- Document control, governance, and risk assessment with meticulous precision
- Balance compliance requirements with business objectives for robust quality assurance
2. UKAS & HSE Audit Management
- Lead UKAS audits from preparation to conclusion
- Act as primary point of contact for regulatory bodies
- Manage audit findings with structured root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions
- Maintain continuous audit readiness while fostering strong stakeholder relationships
3. Internal Auditing & Quality Control
- Design and execute comprehensive internal audit projects, covering:
- Field operations
- Laboratory processes
- Technical competence
- Conduct site-based witnessed audits and desktop reviews
- Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Communicate insights clearly to senior leadership for informed decision-making
4. Proficiency Testing & Technical Assurance
- Oversee technical assurance processes, ensuring:
- High standards of accuracy and reliability
- Profficiency testing schemes
- Method validation
- Equipment calibration
- Measurement uncertainty frameworks
- Align processes with accreditation scope and competence frameworks
5. Training, Competence & Improvement
- Uphold training, qualifications, and CPD requirements
- Mentor and develop a culture of accountability and quality
- Proactively monitor regulatory changes, embedding updates for continuous improvement
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
✔ Proven experience in a UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy or similar regulated technical environment ✔ In-depth knowledge of:
- ISO/IEC 17020 & ISO/IEC 17025
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (COAR) and HSG264 ✔ BOHS certifications, with preference for:
- P402 (Asbestos Sampling) / P403 (Air Monitoring) / P404 (Bulk Sampling)
- (P405 desirable) ✔ Internal or Lead Auditor training highly desirable ✔ Demonstrated interest in professional development in quality management and compliance
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Beneficial:
✔ ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification ✔ Strong project management skills in clientside regulated industries
Working Environment
- Balanced & flexible approach:
- Office-based collaboration (regular attendance required for governance & team interaction)
- Site visits for audits and inspections
- Hybrid & flexible working arrangements supported
- Travel: Periodic trips to operational sites, occasionally involving UKAS or regulatory bodies
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services, delivering solutions across the full project lifecycle globally. Our UK operations employ 6,000+ professionals, supporting public and private sector clients with sustainable and resilient solutions.
“Leading with Science®” – We use our knowledge to solve complex problems with precision, innovation, and collaboration.
Commitment to Equality & Inclusion
In line with the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments are made to support employees, including:
- Adaptations to work schedules
- Adjustments in training approaches
- Modifications to physical workspace
Please notify us of any requirements during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
Why Join Tetra Tech?
✅ Collaborative environment that fosters individual performance and creativity ✅ Global expertise with a personalised client-focused approach ✅ Meaningful impact—solving tough challenges with scientific rigour ✅ Hybrid, flexible working where possible ✅ A culture rooted in innovation and continuous improvement
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