Lead QA Manager - Structural Steel (On-Site, UK Travel)

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with strong structural steel experience to own quality across fabrication workshop and site operations in London. The role includes driving ISO 9001 systems, EN 1090, CE/UKCA compliance, and supervising welders/inspectors.

You will work with directors and project teams, stop-work when quality is not met, and travel to UK sites as required to ensure projects meet standards and stay on programme.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing ISO 9001 within structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Knowledge of EN 1090, CE/UKCA marking and related quality checks.
• Ability to produce and enforce ITPs, WPSs and inspection regimes.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain ISO 9001 quality systems across fabrication and site operations.
• Ensure compliance with EN 1090 and CE/UKCA marking requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain ITPs, WPSs, inspection procedures and quality plans.
• Lead quality reviews with production and site teams and close NCRs on time.
• Assess and mentor welders, inspectors and erectors; coordinate NDT resources.
• Ensure project quality files are complete and ready for handover.
• Collaborate with clients, directors and project teams on quality matters.
• Travel to UK sites as required.

Skills

ISO 9001 implementation

EN 1090 knowledge

CE/UKCA marking

Welding qualifications & inspection

Root cause analysis

Welding inspection regimes

Driving licence

Education

Engineering/welding inspection qualifications (CEng/IEng/CSWIP/PCN)

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with strong structural steel experience to own quality across fabrication workshop and site operations in London. The role includes driving ISO 9001 systems, EN 1090, CE/UKCA compliance, and supervising welders/inspectors.

You will work with directors and project teams, stop-work when quality is not met, and travel to UK sites as required to ensure projects meet standards and stay on programme.