Quality Assurance Manager

About the Role

Working on-site, you will lead the implementation and management of the project's Quality Management System, overseeing inspections, welding quality, non-destructive testing (NDT), documentation, audits, and quality compliance throughout the construction phase.

You'll work closely with site management, engineering, HSE teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.

The working pattern is 11 days over a fortnight, with 3 days off every other week.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop and manage Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Control Plans, and quality programmes.
• Ensure all quality activities comply with contractual and project requirements.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities for structural steel erection, bolting, welding, and alignment.
• Lead all welding quality assurance activities, including review of WPS, PQRs, and welder qualifications.
• Coordinate and oversee all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and ensure compliance with acceptance criteria.
• Manage QA/QC inspectors and conduct routine site quality inspections.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, material traceability, and relevant industry standards.
• Maintain comprehensive quality documentation, including inspection reports, material certificates, calibration records, and digital QA systems.
• Prepare and compile final quality documentation for project handover.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, audits, and defect close-out processes.
• Promote continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards across all site activities.

Key Skills & Experience

• Essential
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a QA/QC leadership role on large industrial or construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of structural steel erection and welding quality assurance.
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector qualification.
• Strong understanding of:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• BS EN 1090
• Welding standards (ISO, EN and/or ASME)
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Welding inspection, NDT coordination, and material traceability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Desirable
• NDT Level 2 certification (PCN/CSWIP).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector.
• Experience working on heavy industrial, energy, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• PAYE day rate options available.
• Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project.
• Structured working pattern of 11 days per fortnight with 3 days off every other week.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a high-performing project team.
• Company vehicle, fuel card and accommodation costs (for permanent).