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Quality Manager - Shape the Future of Design Excellence
Location: London, BatterseaContract: Permanent
At Foster + Partners, we don’t just design buildings—we shape the future. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, urban, and landscape design, we are committed to excellence, sustainability, and innovation. Now, we are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our Technical Design Group (TDG) and help us maintain and elevate the world-class standards that define our work.
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that our designs not only inspire but also meet the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Your Role & Impact
As Quality Manager, you will be at the heart of our Technical Design Group (TDG), working closely with project teams at every stage of development. Your mission is to drive quality, consistency, and technical excellence across our projects by refining our quality management systems (QMS) and ensuring that every design meets our world-renowned standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop & Manage - Oversee the office quality management system (QMS), ensuring seamless implementation across projects.
- Monitor & Improve - Continuously track quality performance, drive improvements, and ensure best practices are followed.
- Audit & Report - Conduct internal audits, manage non-conformities, and produce compliance reports to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Engage & Collaborate - Gather employee and client feedback, ensuring our designs consistently exceed expectations.
- Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all projects align with national and international quality standards, including ISO 9001.
What You Bring to the Team
We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven leader who is passionate about quality, process optimisation, and innovation in design and construction.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Quality Manager within a multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Degree educated in a relevant subject.
- Strong expertise in ISO 9001 compliance and quality management principles.
- Hands-on experience with the design, implementation, and management of integrated quality systems.
- Previous experience in an engineering or construction environment.
- In-depth knowledge of national and international industry regulations and QA methodologies.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to track multiple objectives and drive meaningful improvements.
- Experience in auditing, non-conformity management, and corrective action planning.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to author high-quality technical documents.
- Certified ISO 9001 Auditor (highly desirable).
- Member of a recognised quality-focused organisation (preferred).
Why Join Foster + Partners?
At Foster + Partners, you will be part of a globally recognised design powerhouse, working on some of the most ambitious and innovative projects in the world.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- Annual bonus & salary review
- World-class studio environment
- Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
This is your chance to be at the forefront of quality innovation, working alongside industry leaders to shape designs that inspire, endure, and exceed expectations.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now and become a key player in ensuring excellence at Foster + Partners!
