Group Quality Director
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Bachelor's
Dublin, Ireland
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Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Surveying, or a related discipline.
- At least 15 years of construction industry experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility within quality management.
- A proven track record with a large main contractor, developer, or construction group.
- Extensive experience leading quality programmes across multiple projects, regions, or business units.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience managing quality functions across complex, large-scale construction projects.
- Demonstrated success in building, developing, and leading high-performing quality teams.
- Expert knowledge of quality management systems, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.
- Experience implementing integrated management systems across multiple jurisdictions.
- Audit, risk management, and continuous improvement capabilities.
- Familiarity with modern construction methods, digital quality systems, and BIM-enabled project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Group Quality Strategy aligned with the company's growth plans and operational objectives.
- Establish a consistent quality framework across all business units, projects, and regions.
- Act as the executive leader for all quality-related matters across the organisation.
- Drive a culture of right-first-time delivery, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Promote quality as a key differentiator in winning and delivering projects.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Group Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and support alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks.
- Develop, monitor, and report on key quality performance indicators across all regions.
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure effective close-out of findings and corrective actions.
- Establish governance processes to ensure consistent standards across all projects.
- Build, develop, and mentor regional Quality Managers and project quality teams.
- Establish a high-performing quality function capable of supporting continued international growth.
- Create succession plans and talent development pathways within the quality organisation.
- Collaborate with construction, technical, design, commercial, and HSEQ teams.
- Act as the primary quality representative with clients, consultants, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
- Support project teams during client audits and quality reviews.
- Provide regular reporting and strategic updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
- Drive the adoption of digital quality management tools and reporting systems.
- Develop quality benchmarking programmes across projects and regions.
- Identify emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Lead initiatives that improve productivity, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience across several of the following sectors: data centres, residential developments, commercial construction, life sciences or pharmaceutical, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.
About the company
John Paul Construction handles international construction, infrastructure, and fit-out projects for national and global clients. It manages projects from concept to handover using delivery methods such as early contractor involvement, integrated project delivery, preconstruction, management contracting, design and build, partnerships/turnkey, and traditional contracting, coordinating design, procurement, and on-site work across its global offices. The company differentiates itself through a long-standing reputation for integrity, professionalism, excellence, and a proven ability to scale and collaborate across multiple countries and stakeholders. Its goal is to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget while providing enhanced value and building long-term client relationships.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1949
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What believers are saying
- March 2026 Dexcom completion unlocked follow-on life-sciences references for European expansion bids.
- August 2026 Constructing Equality Ireland and July 2026 SBTi approval improve hiring and procurement appeal.
- July 2026 RoSPA President's Award strengthens safety credentials for regulated, high-spec employers.
What critics are saying
- September 2026 revenue depended heavily on data centers, infrastructure, and life-sciences megaprojects.
- 2026 supply-chain disruption from Middle East conflict already pressured pricing and delivery certainty.
- One major project slip or client pause at Dexcom, NTT, or AWS hits earnings hard.
What makes John Paul unique
- March 2026 Dexcom made John Paul Construction Ireland's first foreign-site CGM factory builder.
- April 2026 NTT selected it for FRA3H, proving strength in mission-critical data centers.
- July 2026 AWS gave John Paul Construction its Horizon Award for cloud infrastructure work.
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- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional Development Budget
- Commuter Benefits
- Mental Health Support
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