Risk Management & Quality Officer

UK-wide – London and Driffield offices Reds10 is seeking a Head of Quality. This is a new role and will lead quality across our manufacturing and project delivery operations. This is a leadership role aligning quality assurance across factory, site, and supply chain into a single high-performing function —driving consistency, reducing defects, strengthening compliance, and enhancing client confidence. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape quality within a fast-growing, industrialised construction business. Accountabilities Set and own the Reds10 quality strategy across design, procurement, offsite manufacture, logistics, installation, commissioning and handover. Lead the Quality function, integrating QA, Package Leads, factory inspection and site assurance into a disciplined operating model with clear responsibilities, escalation routes and decision rights. Manage the Quality Team who will advise and support in their specialisms across the construction process to all departments Develop factory quality controls, inspection and test plans, Ensure design-for-manufacture and assembly quality risks are identified early, challenged constructively and closed before production release. Oversee site quality assurance across installation, completion, pre-handover inspections, snagging, defect close-out and client acceptance. Build a proactive quality culture across factories, offices, sites and the supply chain, with visible leadership, practical training and clear expectations. Qualifications & Experience Senior quality leadership experience in offsite construction, modular buildings, advanced manufacturing, construction, engineering or a similarly regulated production-led environment. Proven track record of building and managing high performing teams Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, audit management, quality planning, inspection and test plans, non-conformance control and corrective action systems. Good understanding of UK construction quality obligations, Building Safety Act principles, technical compliance, handover evidence and digital records. Experience leading quality across both factory and site environments, with the ability to balance pace, production discipline and compliance. Track record of reducing defects, improving supplier performance and embedding lessons learned into repeatable operating standards. Practical experience with digital construction, inspection or document-control systems such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, OpenSpace or equivalent platforms would be advantageous. Role Expectations Willingness to travel extensively across the UK, including regular presence at the Driffield factory and London headquarters Comfortable with frequent overnight travel as part of the role Eligible for and able to maintain required security clearances for client environments Holds a full, valid UK driving licence