Operations Director - Quality Assurance

About This Role

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads senior teams to deliver excellence, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Shapes and executes the quality assurance strategy, setting priorities and guiding delivery plans.
• Owns business risk management, audit programmes, accreditation and internal audit schedules.
• Advises senior leadership on quality matters and chairs QA leadership forums.
• Ensures effective use, governance and continual improvement of the quality management system.
• Oversees reporting, insights and communication strategies that influence strategic decision‑making.
• Drives capability development, training and performance improvement across the business and supply chain.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree‑level education with lead auditor training and quality‑focused experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and quality assurance systems.
• Skilled in audit, risk, budgeting and operational planning.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management in complex organisations.

Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.