Job Description
We are working with a leading main contractor with a turnover of circa 900m and a strong international presence delivering across sectors who due to a number of very notable project wins across the UK are looking for a quality lead. Reporting to a Group head of quality, you will have autonomy to lead the QA/QC function across all mission critical projects in the UK. You will be responsible for liaising with all relevant stakeholders to develop and implement robust QA procedures and drive consistency across the UK business unit.
Initially you will spend the majority of your time on a flagship scheme in south Wales until projects ramp up in early 2026 at which time you will work across a portfolio of 3-5 major projects nationwide.
Role/Responsibilities:
Manage a team of onsite quality advisors
Liaise and work with project personnel to provide technical advice / resolve problems and ensure Project Engineers are trained in QA/ QC processes in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
Arrange for all required mock ups to be reviewed and signed off by all project stakeholders.
Co-ordinate system walk downs with all project stakeholders in accordance with the company tagging system and agreed system handover protocol.
Ensure all project documentation is up to date and in accordance with company policy and procedures for auditing purposes.
Attend management meetings with an update for the management team.
Participate in detailed technical reviews of the installation and commissioning processes.
Maintain and contribute to the training logs, skills matrix and records for the QA team.
Develop and support start-up / commissioning / safety plans and procedures, ensuring conformance to all company policies.
Prepare commissioning progress reports for project stakeholders.
Coordinate and / or attend design construction, start up, commissioning of all systems.
Ensure all record documentation (O & M manuals/ record drawings / BCAR certificates)
Sign off to pay a very attractive salary with a chance to join one of the busiest contractors in Europe in a senior leadership role where you will have an input into the further growth strategy for the coming years. This will be a hybrid role with autonomy to manage your own diary to fit around meeting schedules. Frequent national travel will be required.
