Quality Manager (Part-time/Full-time)

About the role:

DBFL operates an NSAI-certified Integrated Management System incorporating our Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems in our Head Office in Dublin and across our three regional offices in Cork, Galway and Waterford.

As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of DBFL’s Integrated Management System (IMS), encompassing:

ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)

ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)

ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety Management)

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the IMS to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead audits (both internal and external) and manage non-conformance processes to drive continual improvement.
• Provide guidance and training to project teams on quality, environmental, and health & safety standards as they apply within the IMS.
• Maintain a strong and clear IMS document management system, ensuring effective document control and management of updates.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate IMS principles into all stages of project delivery.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on IMS performance metrics, recommending strategic improvements.
• Drive improvements to the IMS and investigate and participate in the implementation of further ISO certifications as required, eg ISO 19650.
• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations, ensuring the organization remains compliant and competitive.
• Foster a culture of excellence, sustainability, and safety across the organisation.

Desired qualifications and requirements:

• Five or more years’ experience in a quality assurance or quality control position in Ireland
• Applicants will need a minimum Level 7 qualification in business or a related field, with strong organizational and leadership skills
• Proven experience in Quality Management within the engineering or construction sector would be a distinct advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001) and their practical application.
• Strong background in leading audits and maintaining certification.
• Exceptional organizational, communication (both verbal and written), and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on own initiative, set priorities and work within required time lines.
• Familiarity with operation and management of Common Data Environments (CDEs) would be an advantage.

What we offer:

• Significant investment in your career development
• Competitive market salary
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Generous Annual Leave Allowance (basic allowance 23 days)
• Additional service recognition leave
• Hybrid Working
• Tax Saver Scheme & Bike to Work Scheme.
• Annual Professional Institution Subscriptions paid
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employee Assistance Scheme
• A working culture that is diverse, inclusive and looks after your wellness at work
• Company Social Committee which organises many social events throughout the year

CPD Accreditation

We are a certified CPD Accredited Employer with Engineers Ireland (EI) , recognising that the company can only grow and develop through its people. Our employees are our major asset and as an EI CPD Accredited Employer we are fully committed to raising and maintaining employee competency levels in order to develop a workforce that is encouraged to create and innovate.

Equal Opportunities

At DBFL, we are proud to be a Silver Accredited Investors in Diversity award recipient, reflecting our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just a policy, but a core value.
DBFL is a forward-thinking engineering consultancy and an equal opportunities employer.

Availability: ASAP