Quality Manager

Description

Quality Manager

Location: Isle of Grain, Kent – hybrid

Contract: Outside IR35: 350– 500 per day

Duration: 12 months

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join a major UK infrastructure programme at the Substation site in Kent. This is a high–profile role supporting a large, highly regulated energy project, working closely with senior project leadership and international stakeholders.

Reporting functionally to the Head of Quality and operationally to the Project Director/Senior Project Manager, you will act as the quality subject matter expert.

Role Summary

The Quality manager is responsible for expediting and assuring quality management across the full project lifecycle. You will advise senior leadership, manage quality resources, support work package managers. This role supports UK–side operations only.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and monitor quality assurance and inspection resources on the projectAct as the primary customer interface for all quality–related matters, ensuring effective issue closureManage external quality interfaces (e.g. regulatory, registration and industry bodies)Support work package managers with failure prevention, NCR closure, CAPA, and quality issue resolutionPlan and manage audits, inspections, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activitiesIdentify qualification gaps and implement training in methodologies such as FMEA, risk analysis, root cause analysis, 8D, and process awareness

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Lead Auditor qualificationNational Gas Persons (or equivalent)7+ years' experience in a senior operational quality role within a project environmentSignificant experience working in highly regulated industries (e.g. Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, HVDC, Substations, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive)Experience supporting large infrastructure projects within matrix organisationsChartered Quality Professional, or similar– DesirableCDM or IOSH Managing Safely – Desirable

Additional Requirements

Willingness to travel UK–wideDBS check required upon selection

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a nationally significant energy infrastructure project. If you're a hands–on Quality Manager with strong leadership skills and experience in highly regulated environments, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Ad ID: 5418254785