QA & Electrical Compliance Lead — NICEIC Duty Holder

CDM Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is recruiting a QA Manager / NICEIC Principal Duty Holder for a Newcastle-based building services organisation. You will lead quality assurance across projects, maintain ISO systems, and provide technical oversight of electrical standards and compliance.

In this role you will conduct internal audits, manage corrective actions, coordinate external audits, and ensure personnel are qualified and authorised for work. Regular reporting to senior management is expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Current 18th Edition / BS 7671 qualification.
• Inspection & Testing qualification.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Experience working within a NICEIC-accredited organisation.
• Experience and competence suitable for appointment as an NICEIC Principal Duty Holder.
• SMSTS.
• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 internal auditor qualification or strong practical audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical compliance, quality assurance and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing audits, corrective actions and non-conformances.
• Experience working with ISO management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's quality assurance and compliance function.
• Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Plan and deliver internal audits across projects and office functions.
• Produce audit reports and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and closed out.
• Coordinate external certification, client and regulatory audits.
• Act as NICEIC Principal Duty Holder, maintaining electrical compliance and supporting NICEIC accreditation and assessments.
• Provide technical guidance relating to BS 7671, electrical standards and relevant legislation.
• Ensure electrical personnel are appropriately qualified, competent and authorised for the work undertaken.
• Review project documentation and provide assurance that required quality and compliance controls are in place.
• Carry out site inspections, quality reviews and compliance audits.
• Support the investigation of incidents, defects and non-conformances.
• Identify recurring issues and implement practical improvements across projects and operations.
• Work closely with project, commercial and operational teams to maintain quality standards.
• Provide regular compliance and quality reporting to senior management.
• Support the development and mentoring of apprentices and trainee engineers.

Skills

Quality assurance

Electrical compliance

Auditing

Leadership

NICEIC Principal Duty Holder

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent

18th Edition / BS 7671 qualification

Inspection & Testing qualification

ECS Gold Card

ISO 9001 internal audit qualification

SMSTS

IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

CDM Recruitment is recruiting a QA Manager / NICEIC Principal Duty Holder for a Newcastle-based building services organisation. You will lead quality assurance across projects, maintain ISO systems, and provide technical oversight of electrical standards and compliance.

In this role you will conduct internal audits, manage corrective actions, coordinate external audits, and ensure personnel are qualified and authorised for work. Regular reporting to senior management is expected.