Construction Quality Manager

2 weeks ago

Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom Inter-Quest Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Salary:

£ per hour

Category

Construction Engineering

Sector:

Building, Construction and Infrastructure

Contract type

Contract

Consultant:

Cheryl Parker

At our client's submarine site in Barrow, quality isn't just a measure — it's a mission. Every structure they build underpins the safety, security, and success of those who protect us. As a Construction Quality Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the facilities and infrastructure meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance. Your expertise will help turn complex designs into enduring assets that stand up to the toughest demands.

As a Quality Leader within the Quality Governance & Assurance function, you will be working in the Infrastructure Team and will be responsible for embedding quality throughout the entire project lifecycle. This is a diverse and dynamic role, encompassing a wide range of quality related activities from quality grading to the management of Lifetime Quality Records. Focusing on major facilitates supporting future submarine build.

Core Duties

Verify that the programme or work stream is compliant through planned audits & surveillance

Ensure all programme/work stream documentation (Quality plans, PMP, specifications, reports, etc.) are up-to-date

Ensure that Inspection Test Plans are relevant to scope & have the correct controls documented

Verify that the programme/work stream meet defined acceptance criteria before delivery or deployment into the business

Confirm that regular audits and reviews (internal and external) are conducted and the findings are addressed in a timely manner

Verify that contracts with third parties comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements through the issue of a Works Instruction or Scope document

Confirm that any subcontractors involved in the program adhere to the same quality standards

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)

Knowledge of industry Standards

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Knowledge of ISO:9001

Essential

Experience working within a construction environment

Wide stakeholder management experience

Leadership Experience

Security Requirements

  • The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC) with no caveats. Due to the specialist nature of the role, it is expected that the individual may need to view confidential material subject to "UK Eyes Only" and therefore the vacancy is only available to UK nationals only.

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