Project Quality Control Coordinator

Navantia UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Opportunity to work on projects

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Ashford is seeking a Quality Coordinator to lead project Quality Control in a shipbuilding environment. This role involves overseeing inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements within a skilled quality team. Candidates should have experience in Quality Assurance and knowledge of ISO standards. The position offers competitive salary, pension, and 31 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Control or Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110/2105, and defence standards.
• Familiarity with welding standards and NDT methods (UT, MPI, DPI).
• Comfortable with digital tools, including QMS platforms.
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.
• Certified Quality Auditor or similar qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of Quality teams.
• Monitor and verify inspection results.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and defence standards.
• Identify opportunities for quality performance improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.

Skills

Quality Control or Assurance

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Welding standards familiarity

NDT methods knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

Tools

QMS platforms

Traceability systems

Job description

Overview

Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, with a long naval shipbuilding heritage. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s heritage and Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the country.

Job Description

The Quality Coordinator will lead and coordinate all aspects of project Quality Control within a shipbuilding and heavy industrial environment. This includes oversight of Goods Inwards Inspection, Dimensional Control, Weld Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Traceability. The role ensures compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110, and applicable Defence Standards (DEFSTANs), supporting the delivery of high-integrity marine and defence assets in line with client requirements.

As a Quality Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining excellence across all aspects of Quality Control in a complex shipbuilding and heavy industrial environment. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll ensure every process meets the highest standards — from inspection and traceability through to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Support a Skilled Quality Team
  Coordinate daily activities across Goods Inwards, Dimensional Control, Weld Inspection, and NDT teams
• Oversee Quality Control Processes
  Monitor and verify inspection results to ensure alignment with shipbuilding specifications and classification society requirements
• Ensure Standards and Regulatory Compliance
  Uphold compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110, AQAP 2105, and applicable Defence Standards
• Drive Continuous Improvement
  Identify opportunities to enhance quality performance, reduce rework, and improve inspection efficiency
• Maintain Transparent Reporting and Records
  Keep accurate, up-to-date documentation and inspection records; Deliver clear quality performance reports to clients, senior management, and regulatory authorities

Qualifications

We're seeking a quality-focused professional with a strong background in shipbuilding, marine engineering, or heavy industry. You’ll need:

• Proven experience in Quality Control or Assurance
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110/2105, and defence standards
• Familiarity with welding standards, NDT methods (UT, MPI, DPI), and dimensional inspection
• Comfortable with digital tools, including QMS platforms and traceability systems
• A technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills
• Certified Quality Auditor or similar qualifications (desirable)

Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Equal Opportunity

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Shipbuilding