Quality Assurance Manager

People Group Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Career progression on major project

Ambitious team environment

Job summary

Dome Group is seeking an experienced QA Manager/Resident Engineer for a landmark Cardiff development. You will act as the quality and technical lead, ensuring works align with drawings, specs, and programmes while resolving issues with the project team.

You will manage NCRs, drive quality control, and liaise with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure successful handover on a high-profile hospitality and entertainment project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as QA Engineer/QA Manager or Resident Engineer.
• Experience in construction, MEP or building services.
• Experience on major commercial/hospitality/entertainment projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality processes and documentation.
• Experience managing NCRs, defects and inspections.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project docs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proactive approach to drive quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections and monitor construction/installation works.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specs, ITPs and standards.
• Review quality docs, inspection records and test certificates.
• Identify defects and drive their resolution.
• Raise/manage NCRs and ensure close-out of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors to maintain high workmanship standards.
• Liaise with design, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Attend site/project meetings and provide quality updates.
• Support implementation of project quality plans and ITPs.
• Maintain accurate quality records throughout lifecycle.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover.
• Act as interface between client, consultants and delivery teams.

Skills

QA management

NCR management

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Interpreting drawings

ISO 9001 knowledge

Communication

Proactive quality control

Education

HNC/HND or degree or NVQ

Job description

QA Manager - Dome Group

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + 25 Days Annual leave or Day Rate Negotiable CIS or Ltd

About:

Dome Group are continuing to grow their presence across the UK and are looking for an experienced QA / Resident Engineer to join our team on a major development in Cardiff.

The project is a landmark hotel and live music arena development, bringing together hospitality, entertainment and large-scale event infrastructure. With the complexity and profile of the scheme, this is an opportunity for an experienced QA professional to play a genuinely important role in the successful delivery of the project.

At Dome Group, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients, consultants and delivery partners, while providing our people with the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects alongside experienced industry professionals.

This isn't simply another site-based role. It's an opportunity to join a growing business, build your reputation on a major project and become part of the wider Dome Group team.

The Role

As QA / Resident Engineer, you will act as a key quality and technical presence on the project, working closely with the client, consultants, contractors and wider project team.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring works are delivered to the required quality, specification and programme, while proactively identifying issues and helping the project team achieve a successful handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site inspections and monitoring construction and installation works
• Ensuring works comply with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and relevant standards
• Reviewing quality documentation, inspection records, test certificates and handover information
• Identifying defects, non-conformances and quality issues and driving their resolution
• Raising and managing NCRs and ensuring corrective actions are properly closed out
• Working closely with contractors and subcontractors to maintain high standards of workmanship
• Liaising with design, engineering, project management and commissioning teams
• Attending site and project meetings and providing clear updates on quality performance
• Supporting the implementation and management of project quality plans and inspection & test plans
• Maintaining accurate quality records throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting testing, commissioning and final handover
• Acting as a key interface between the client, consultants and delivery teams

About Dome Group

Dome Group is a people-focused project and construction consultancy, built around the belief that great projects are delivered by great people.

We work across the built environment, connecting experienced professionals with some of the UK's most interesting and challenging projects.

Our approach is different. We focus on developing long-term relationships rather than short-term placements, taking the time to understand our clients, projects and people. That allows us to put the right individuals in the right environments and provide genuine opportunities for progression.

As Dome Group continues to grow, we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work on major, high-profile projects
• Build relationships with leading contractors, consultants and clients
• Develop your technical and project experience
• Become part of a growing and ambitious business
• Access further project opportunities through Dome Group
• Work alongside experienced professionals across the industry
• Build a long-term relationship with a consultancy that values its people

About You

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in the quality of their work and is confident operating within a demanding project environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a QA Engineer, Quality Manager, Resident Engineer or similar
• Experience within construction, MEP or building services
• Experience working on major commercial, hospitality, leisure, entertainment or complex building projects
• Strong knowledge of construction quality processes and documentation
• Experience managing NCRs, defects, inspections and quality close-out
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant technical qualification such as HNC/HND, degree, NVQ or equivalent
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and formal quality management systems
• A proactive approach and the confidence to challenge issues and drive quality standards

Why Join Dome Group?

We’re not looking to simply fill a position. We’re looking to build a relationship with someone who can become a valued part of the Dome Group team.

You’ll have the opportunity to put your experience into a high-profile project, work with experienced industry professionals and position yourself for future opportunities as Dome Group continues to expand.

Project opportunity. Career opportunity. Long-term relationship.