Quality Assurance Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Stansted Airport project

Immediate involvement

Leading contractor team

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an experienced QA Manager for a high-profile fit-out project at Stansted Airport. You will lead quality assurance across the scheme, liaising with the Project Director, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

This 6+ month freelance contract requires a meticulous eye for detail, a track record on commercial fit-out or aviation projects, and the ability to drive documentation, inspections, and handover processes to achieve

Qualifications

• Minimum proven experience as a QA Manager on fit-out, commercial, or large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of QA systems, inspections, and quality control procedures.
• Experience managing handover documentation and commissioning records.

Responsibilities

• Managing all quality assurance procedures across the project.
• Developing, maintaining, and monitoring ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans).
• Reviewing and validating quality documentation from subcontractors.
• Carrying out site inspections and quality audits throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing NCRs, quality reports, and corrective actions where required.
• Coordinating handover documentation and completion records.
• Ensuring all works comply with project specifications and client requirements.
• Working closely with site teams to maintain quality standards across all trades.

Skills

QA systems

Quality control

ITPs management

Documentation

Stakeholder liaison

Aviation experience

Job description

Reference: QA-MSTD_1786109031
Posted: August 7, 2026

An excellent opportunity for an experienced QA Manager to join a major fit-out contractor on a high-profile project at Stansted Airport. This QA Manager role offers a 6+ month freelance contract, taking ownership of all quality assurance activities across a busy airport fit-out project while working alongside an experienced delivery team.

About the Role of QA Manager

As QA Manager, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all quality assurance processes across a fit-out scheme within Stansted Airport. Working closely with the Project Director, Site Managers, and subcontractors, you will ensure that all works are delivered in line with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.

This role requires someone with a strong eye for detail and previous experience managing QA processes on commercial fit-out, aviation, or complex construction projects.

Responsibilities for QA Manager

• Managing all quality assurance procedures across the project
• * Developing, maintaining, and monitoring inspection and test plans (ITPs)
• * Reviewing and validating quality documentation from subcontractors
• * Carrying out site inspections and quality audits throughout the project lifecycle
• * Managing NCRs, quality reports, and corrective actions where required
• * Coordinating handover documentation and completion records
• * Ensuring all works comply with project specifications and client requirements
• * Working closely with site teams to maintain quality standards across all trades

Requirements for QA Manager

• Proven experience as a QA Manager on fit-out, commercial, or large-scale construction projects
• * Strong knowledge of QA systems, inspections, and quality control procedures
• * Experience managing handover documentation and commissioning records
• * Excellent understanding of construction processes and quality standards
• * Strong attention to detail and document management skills
• * Ability to build relationships with site teams, clients, and subcontractors
• * Previous airport or aviation project experience would be advantageous

Our client is a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK. They are looking for an experienced QA professional to support the successful delivery of a prestigious project within Stansted Airport.

What We Offer for QA Manager

• 6+ month freelance contract
• * Competitive day rate
• * High-profile Stansted Airport project
• * Immediate involvement in a fast-paced fit-out scheme
• * Opportunity to work with a leading contractor and experienced project team