Quality Manager

Turner Lovell; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance on a significant project in the East of England. This role involves managing QA/QC processes, ensuring compliance during construction, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-voltage substations or renewable projects and strong stakeholder management skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the UK's energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Manager or QA/QC Lead role on HV, substation, or renewable projects.
• Strong knowledge of EPC delivery processes and quality documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based quality management ensuring adherence to standards.
• Review and implement Inspection & Test Plans and Quality Plans.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports and support root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Quality Manager – Renewable Energy

• Start Date: ASAP
• Rate: 450 – 550 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience)
• Location: East of England (site–based)
• Contract Length: 6 months (potential for extension)

Turner Lovell is working in partnership with a leading EPC contractor delivering a complex renewable energy project, in the East of England.

This role is ideal for a quality professional with hands–on experience in construction, high–voltage substation or renewable energy environments. You'll take the lead in monitoring and enforcing QA/QC processes, collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance across construction, installation, and commissioning phases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail–oriented professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the UK's energy transition.

Responsibilities:

• Lead site–based quality management for the project scope, ensuring adherence to project, client, and regulatory standards.
• Review and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Plans for civil, M&E, and commissioning works.
• Carry out regular site inspections and internal audits to verify work quality and compliance (promoting continuous improvement and lessons learned).
• Manage and close out Non–Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis.
• Liaise with package managers, contractors, and client representatives to coordinate quality–related deliverables.
• Ensure documentation and certification (including test records and inspection reports) are accurately maintained and submitted.
• Support final handover documentation and ensure all QA records align with OFTO / TSO / client expectations.
• Act as the quality point of contact for site works and interface with wider project QA teams.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a Quality Manager or QA/QC Lead role on HV, substation, or renewable projects
• Strong working knowledge of EPC delivery processes, inspection and test procedures, and quality documentation management
• Experience reviewing method statements, ITPs, materials certificates, and test results
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a site–based, multi–contractor environment
• Qualifications in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) or related discipline preferred
• Right to work in the UK and availability to work full–time on site in the East of England

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant renewable energy projects while working alongside a respected team of industry professionals.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to make a meaningful impact on essential energy infrastructure. To apply, please contact Maddie Jacob at (url removed) / (phone number removed)