Quality Assurance Manager

Who we are:

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment. VVB Website -

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Overview:

The project involves the construction and fit-out of the HS2 SCS headhouse and ventilation-shaft infrastructure, forming part of the wider high-speed rail route that will ultimately enhance connections between London and the Midlands. The headhouse and shaft complexes provide critical ventilation, smoke extraction, emergency access and operational support for the HS2 tunnels.

VVB Engineering are engaged as the specialist subcontractor responsible for delivering Mechanical, Public Health (PH) and Low-Voltage (LV) electrical distribution works.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for working with and supporting the Head of Construction Assurance and the Construction Teams to ensure that all works delivered by VVB are executed in accordance with SWI 550 Technical Assurance, SWI 500 Quality Management, and the VVB Technical Assurance and Quality Management Plans. As part of VVB's Quality and Assurance Team, you will oversee quality planning, inspection regimes, progressive assurance and handover documentation across Mechanical, Public Health and LV distribution systems.

Key duties include developing ITPs, producing Quality Record Packs, digital inspection of works, managing commissioning documentation, and generating Commissioning Lots for all systems. You will also develop the IRN Schedule aligned with ITPs and the construction/commissioning programme.

All quality documentation—including check sheets, test results, inspection evidence and workflow approvals—is managed
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ugh Asite, where all records are fully digital with no paper-based processes.

The role also includes tracking, managing and supporting the closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in coordination with construction and engineering teams.

In addition, depending on workload, you will support the Head of Construction Assurance with broader project assurance activities.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals
• Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location
• Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools
• 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme, provided by Canada LifePrivate
• Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP
• Pension scheme (4%ER and 5% EE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down)

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

• Develop and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for all systems (MEP/PH/LV) covering both construction and commissioning phases.
• Ensure ITPs follow all relevant project requirements, industry standards, codes and regulations.
• Produce and maintain the IRN Schedule, ensuring all Inspection Request Numbers align with the ITPs and overall programme.

Quality Record Packs

• Collect and compile assurance documentation to support progressive quality evidence.
• Manage all ITP-related documents digitally, ensuring full traceability of check sheets, test results and approvals within Asite.
• Ensure all Quality Record Packs are complete, verified and compliant prior to submission.

Commissioning Lots

• Produce Commissioning Lots for all relevant systems, ensuring traceability, test evidence, and integration with standalone and integrated commissioning activities.
• Build Installation Certificate Packs, Standalone Commissioning Packs and Integrated Commissioning Packs.

I
nspection of Works

• Monitor the quality of installation works throughout the full project lifecycle
• Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with quality procedures and to support progressive assurance
• Monitor and report against a programme of assurance, installation quality and asset condition checks.
• Attend Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) and support associated evidence gathering.

Compliance with Design & Client Requirements

• Provide technical support and guidance to site personnel on quality assurance, design compliance and statutory requirements.
• Participate in coordination meetings, design reviews and training sessions as required.

Snags, Defects & Non-Conformances

• Manage Snag Lists and Outstanding Works Lists, driving closure and compliance.
• Track, review and support the resolution and closure of NCRs, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Escalate recurring issues and contribute to root cause analysis to support continuous improvement.

Digital Quality Management (Asite)

• Use Asite as the central platform for all internal quality communications, documentation, check sheets, ITP evidence and approval workflows.
• Ensure that all check sheets are completed digitally with full traceability, version control and audit history.
• Ensure timely uploading, review and acceptance of all assurance evidence.

Qualifications

Electrical / mechanical / Comms installation qualifications

You will be required to travel to sites and offices as and when required. In return we offer a competitive salary and package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, pension scheme and more

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery

NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.