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 (Fixed Term 6 Month Contract)
Scope & Responsibilities
The Quality Manager 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 role shapes quality embedding across complex projects, collaborates with technical specialists and regulatory bodies, and influences industry-leading standards.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
- Oversight of the Quality Management System, ensuring full alignment with:
- UKAS accreditation requirements
- HSE guidance
- Relevant ISO/IEC 17020 & ISO/IEC 17025 standards
- Organisational-wide responsibility across:
- Surveying
- Air monitoring
- Laboratory analysis
- Technical governance partnership with:
- UKAS surveyors
- analysts
- technical specialists
- senior leadership
- Management of competence, authorisation, and procedural adherence
- Audit project coordination, including interaction with:
- UKAS Assessment Managers
- HSE inspectors
- Support for business development by ensuring compliance credibility in client submissions and tenders
Impact in This Position
In early stages:
- Establish control and visibility of the Quality Management System
- Enhance compliance readiness with consistent audit preparation
As the role embeds:
- Drive continuous improvement in service quality, operational efficiency, and technical performance
- Develop quality strategy contributing to:
- Accreditation performance
- organisational growth
Exposure to high-value, complex projects with regulatory engagement, positioning the role as a key driver of industry standards.
Core Responsibilities
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Quality & Compliance Management
- Maintain and evolve Quality Management Systems in line with:
- ISO/IEC 17020 & ISO/IEC 17025
- UKAS compliance frameworks
- HSE guidance (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 & HSG264)
- Balance compliance with business objectives for effective quality assurance
UKAS & HSE Audit Management
- Lead UKAS audit preparation and aftermath from initial planning to successful conclusion
- Act as key stakeholder liaison with UKAS and HSE inspectors
- Interpret audit findings, apply root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Internal Auditing & Quality Control
- Design and deliver internal audit projects covering:
- Field operations
- Laboratory processes
- Technical competence
- Conduct on-site witnessed audits and desktop reviews, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
Proficiency Testing & Technical Assurance
- Oversee performance validation, including:
- Method validation
- Equipment calibration
- Measurement uncertainty control
- Align systems with accreditation scope through ongoing competence framework reviews
Training, Competence & Improvement
- Ensure training, qualifications, and CPD requirements are met
- Mentor staff to foster a culture of accountability and quality accountability
- Monitor regulatory change and embed updates in systems and processes
Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in:
- UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancies
- Quality management within ISO/IEC 17020 & ISO/IEC 17025 frameworks
- Strong knowledge of:
- Asbestos-related regs (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSG264)
- BOHS certifications (highly desirable: P402, P403, P404; valuable: P405)
- Audit experience:
- Internal/Lead Auditor training (highly desirable)
- Consistent professional development in quality management
- Additional qualifications (beneficial): ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
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Working Environment
- Flexible hybrid model:
- Office-based collaboration
- Onsite/travel component for audits and inspections
- UKAS/regulator engagement (occasional external meetings)
- Expectations: Regular office presence for audit prep and team coordination, with embedded flexibility for value-adding roles.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a global leader in consulting and engineering solutions across project lifecycles. Specialized expertise exists across diverse sectors:
- Diverse role profile: Personalized client relationships fuel innovation
- Capability span: Public to private, national and international engagement
- Dedicated workforce: Over 6,000 employees across UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands
- Core ethos: "Leading with Science®" to tackle complex challenges
Compliance with the Equality Act 2010: Reasonable adjustments available to enable candidate and employee needs. Contact us regarding support requirements during recruitment or in roles.
Equivalent Benefits: Tetra Tech’s collaborative environment emphasizes:
- Individual performance growth
- Open innovation
- Resilient, sustainable solutions
- Global Corporate Responsibility initiatives
Recruitment Notice
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- Unexplored solicited CVs or introductions from unauthorized sources will be treated as gifts. For further details, visit the [Tetra Tech careers portal](insert URL).
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