Compliance and Quality Manager

Job ref: 258419Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, EnglandContract: PermanentSalary: 65,000 - 70,000 per yearSector: Rail and TransportationPosted: 2026-08-24Consultant: Jon Sheridan ApplyWe are currently seeking to employ a Compliance and Quality Manager to work for our client a Railway construction company based from their Leeds office. You will be responsible for leading, managing and assuring the organisations compliance and quality frameworks within a rail, construction and railway depot environments. The will be responsible for the effective implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Integrated Management Systems and accreditations requirements. Main Duties - Lead and manage all ISO certification activities, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), and ISO 14001 (Environmental), ensuring ongoing compliance and successful external certification audits. - Act as the primary point of contact for RISQS accreditation, including audit preparation, evidence management, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. - Manage and maintain compliance with the Principal Contractor’s Licence and associated assurance requirements. - Develop, maintain, and deliver a risk based audit programme, including: - Internal audits - Supplier audits - System and process audits - Plan, manage, and maintain the annual audit schedule, ensuring audits are completed on time and actions are tracked to closure. - Lead the investigation, management, and close out of Non Conformances (NCRs), including root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions. - Support continuous improvement through audit findings, trends, and lessons learned. - Create, review, and approve Project Quality Management Plans (QMPs) to support safe, compliant project delivery. - Provide quality and compliance support to operational teams during project planning and execution. - Ensure quality requirements are embedded into project lifecycle processes. - Lead supplier approval, review, and audit processes, ensuring suppliers meet business, regulatory, and client requirements. People Specification Essential - Significant experience in a rail, construction, engineering, or infrastructure environment - Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 - Experience managing RISQS audits and accreditations - Proven experience leading audits and managing corrective actions - Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Lead Auditor qualification - Experience with Network Rail standards and assurance processes - Experience supporting Principal Contractor duties - Familiarity with Sentinel / rail assurance systems - Driving Licence