QA Manager - Structural Steel (ISO 9001, EN 1090)

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a structural steel contractor. The role covers fabrication workshop and live site QA, with authority to halt work if quality standards fail.

You will implement and maintain ISO 9001, EN 1090, and CE/UKCA markings, and drive continuous improvement across projects. You will collaborate with directors, production and site teams to ensure delivery to the required standards, with travel to UK sites as needed.

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 within structural steel
• EN 1090 and CE/UKCA marking knowledge
• ITPs, WPSs, welding qualifications and inspection regimes
• Understanding of welding, fabrication and site erection processes
• Investigation of defects and corrective action
• CE/PCN or equivalent welding inspection qualifications
• Ability to work directly with directors, production teams and clients
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the quality systems across fabrication workshop and site operations.
• Work with MD, production, site and design teams to ensure projects meet required standards.
• Stop work when quality requirements aren’t met and drive corrective action.
• Lead regular quality reviews with production and site teams.
• Maintain ISO 9001, EN 1090 compliance and CE/UKCA marking requirements.
• Develop and maintain ITPs, WPSs, inspection procedures and quality plans.
• Ensure quality documentation is accurate and timely.
• Manage NCRs and drive close-out within agreed timescales.
• Support qualification and competency checks for welders, inspectors and erectors.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams on quality-related matters.
• Travel to UK sites as required.

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a structural steel contractor. The role covers fabrication workshop and live site QA, with authority to halt work if quality standards fail.

You will implement and maintain ISO 9001, EN 1090, and CE/UKCA markings, and drive continuous improvement across projects. You will collaborate with directors, production and site teams to ensure delivery to the required standards, with travel to UK sites as needed.