Project Quality Manager – Frankfurt, Germany

Location: Frankfurt, Germany (site and office-based, with some travel as required)

Salary: Up to €100,000 per annum

About the Company

This organisation is a leading international engineering and construction management firm delivering complex, large-scale projects across advanced technology, life sciences, food and beverage, and industrial sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and a commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality, the company provides end-to-end project solutions — from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.

Role Overview

The Project Quality Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of large-scale construction and engineering projects. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust quality systems, operational procedures, and tools aligned with ISO 9001 certification and client-specific requirements.

Acting as a central figure in the project delivery process, the Project Quality Manager ensures all works adhere to industry standards, regulations, and company procedures, embedding a strong culture of “Right First Time” across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant standards, building codes, and regulations; maintain awareness of any regulatory updates.
• Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and manage quality assurance processes and inspection systems to prevent errors and defects.
• Quality Control: Create and oversee inspection and test plans, hold points, and quality sign-off procedures to verify compliance and workmanship standards.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement across construction processes, capturing lessons learned and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Supplier & Contractor Quality: Evaluate and approve supplier and subcontractor quality plans; maintain strong relationships to ensure consistent quality of materials and workmanship.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive quality records, including inspections, audits, and non-conformance reports; prepare regular progress reports for management and stakeholders.
• Training & Awareness: Lead training sessions and workshops to build quality awareness among project teams and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess quality-related risks; develop mitigation strategies to prevent reoccurrence and ensure consistent delivery standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure all deliverables meet or exceed client expectations; address quality issues promptly and professionally.
• Project Handover: Manage the quality handover process, ensuring all documentation and deliverables are fully verified and compliant.

Key Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and control principles, including ITPs, project completion strategies, and audit processes.
• Strong project management understanding, with experience integrating quality systems across complex project lifecycles.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and process optimization within construction or EPC/EPCM environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled in data analysis, trend identification, and root cause analysis for technical problem-solving.
• Proficient with digital quality management systems, audit tools, and project management platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of local and international regulatory frameworks, building codes, and quality standards.
• Experience promoting and embedding a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience leading quality functions within the construction or engineering industry, ideally on large-scale or industrial projects.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and certification processes; experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or leading ISO audits.
• Chartered Quality Professional (CQP) status or membership in a recognized professional body (e.g. Chartered Quality Institute) preferred.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to €100,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Opportunity to lead quality management on high-profile, technically complex projects.
• Dynamic, collaborative working environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Professional development and career progression within a high-performing international setting.