Quality Manager

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Define project quality strategy, objectives and standards, and implement risk-based planning, assurance and control.
• Plan and monitor quality resources and budgets.
• Develop audit and inspection methods, monitor quality, conduct supplier audits and address non-conformities through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead the project quality team and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier and contractor quality, qualification, assessment and continuous improvement.
• Prepare tender quality documents and assurance agreements, evaluate offers and support contract negotiations.
• Improve the company quality framework, procedures and practices, applying lessons learned.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, promote digital quality tools and drive improved project performance.

Requirements and experience

• Engineering degree in mechanical, civil, electrical engineering or a comparable field.
• Additional qualification as a quality auditor and quality manager, or comparable qualification.
• At least five years of quality assurance, control and management experience, including construction and/or manufacturing.
• Comprehensive offshore wind component knowledge, including manufacturing and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of international project and quality standards and technical regulations, such as IEC 61400, BSH, DNV and EN 1090.
• Ability to lead quality teams and work across countries, cultures and organisational levels; strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Very good knowledge of common IT tools and systems.
• Business-fluent written and spoken English and willingness to travel internationally.

Workplace and schedule

• Full-time, permanent role based in London or Swindon.
• International travel is required.