Associate Quality and Systems Manager – (Asbestos, Fire & Water)

Associate Quality and Systems Manager – (Asbestos, Fire & Water) Lead Quality, Governance & Compliance Excellence Across Critical Technical Services Shape the Future of Operational Excellence Are you an experienced quality and governance leader looking for the opportunity to influence strategy, drive transformational change and make a lasting impact within a highly regulated technical environment? This is a pivotal leadership role where you will champion quality excellence, strengthen governance frameworks and lead continuous improvement across asbestos, health safety fire and water hygiene (Legionella) services. Working alongside senior leadership, technical specialists and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring that quality systems, accreditation standards and governance arrangements not only remain compliant but actively support business growth, innovation and operational excellence. Purpose & Scope of the Role As the team’s senior authority for quality, governance and compliance, you will provide strategic leadership across multiple technical service lines, ensuring that management systems, operational processes and governance frameworks remain effective, scalable and aligned to business objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance and compliance activities across UKAS-accredited asbestos and legionella consultancy operations, while supporting governance and quality standards within health safety fire services. Leading the development and continual improvement of integrated management systems, you will ensure ongoing compliance with ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and relevant regulatory requirements. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on engagement, working closely with Directors, operational managers, technical experts, auditors, assessors and regulatory bodies. You will act as the principal quality advisor to the leadership team, influencing decision-making and helping to build efficient, compliant and future-ready operational frameworks that support long-term business success. Your Impact in this Position From the offset, you will establish yourself as the team’s leading authority on quality, governance and accreditation, gaining a deep understanding of operational delivery while identifying opportunities to strengthen quality assurance processes and management systems. As your influence grows, you will lead major transformation and continuous improvement projects that modernise operational practices, enhance efficiency and embed robust governance standards across the business. Your work will help streamline processes, reduce administrative burden and foster a culture where quality and continual improvement are at the heart of everything the organisation does. Over time, you will become a trusted strategic adviser to senior leadership, driving significant organisational change, strengthening compliance assurance and helping shape the future direction of operational excellence. Your contribution will directly support business growth, customer confidence and industry-leading technical standards. Core Capabilities Quality, Governance & Compliance Leadership You will bring significant experience leading quality, governance and compliance functions within regulated technical environments. With a strong understanding of UKAS accreditation requirements, quality management principles and associated legislative frameworks, you will provide expert guidance that ensures high standards of compliance, accountability and technical integrity. Your ability to influence behaviours, promote best practice and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement will be critical to success. Business Improvement & Transformation You will have a proven track record of delivering business improvement and transformation projects that create measurable operational benefits. Experienced in reviewing complex technical processes, you will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and customer outcomes while successfully leading change across multiple teams. A passion for innovation, digital transformation and operational excellence will enable you to deliver sustainable improvements that support organisational growth. Policy & Management System Development Be highly skilled in developing and enhancing integrated management systems within regulated and accredited environments. Able to interpret complex technical, regulatory and accreditation requirements, you will transform these into practical policies, procedures and controls that support both compliance and operational performance. Your structured approach to governance, documentation and continual improvement will ensure management systems remain effective, current and aligned with business objectives. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Influence Success in this role requires the credibility and confidence to influence at every level of the organisation. You will build strong relationships with senior leaders, operational teams and technical specialists, providing trusted advice that supports informed decision-making. Through effective communication, stakeholder engagement and inspirational leadership, you will drive commitment to quality initiatives and help create a culture focused on excellence, innovation and accountability. UKAS & Regulatory Assurance You will possess substantial experience operating within UKAS-accredited environments and managing regulatory assurance activities. Confident leading audits, accreditation assessments and compliance reviews, you will act as a key point of contact for assessors, auditors and regulators. Your expertise in corrective action management, root cause analysis, risk mitigation and continuous improvement will ensure accreditation readiness is maintained and that technical competence and customer confidence remain at the highest level. Training, Qualifications & Experience You will bring significant leadership experience within quality, governance or compliance functions in a technical or professional services environment. Essential experience includes working within a UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy environment, alongside detailed knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020 and/or ISO/IEC 17025 standards, accreditation processes and audit management. Experience leading business transformation projects, developing integrated management systems and influencing senior stakeholders is essential, as is a working knowledge of asbestos, legionella and fire safety services. Professional qualifications in quality management, auditing, compliance, business improvement or change management would be advantageous. Lead Auditor qualifications, quality management certifications, experience with ISO 9001 and exposure to digital transformation or workflow optimisation projects are also highly desirable. Working Environment This role offers a flexible hybrid working model, balancing collaboration, stakeholder engagement and operational oversight. You will be expected to attend the office two days per week, with the remainder of your time split between remote working, project activity and stakeholder engagement. Regular travel to company offices, operational sites and client locations will form part of the role, supporting audits, quality assurance activities, project delivery and leadership visibility across the business. #LI-PK1 #LI-HYBRID Why join Tetra Tech? Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.