Quality & Assurance Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a temporary experienced Quality & Assurance Manager to oversee QA/QC on a major cladding and structural steel project in Cardiff. The role requires implementing QA/QC procedures, developing ITPs, and coordinating with main contractor, consultants and client.

You will drive site inspections, manage NCRs, and ensure compliance with drawings, standards and manufacturer requirements, contributing to Handover readiness and project quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA/QC for cladding, façades, building envelope or structural steel.
• Experience with main contractors, consultants and clients on major projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and auditing.
• Ability to develop ITPs and manage NCRs.
• Strong site-based QA/QC processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the project's QA/QC procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain ITPs for cladding and structural steel activities.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, materials and compliance.
• Ensure construction activities comply with drawings, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Identify, record and manage NCRs and ensure corrective actions are closed out.
• Monitor subcontractors, suppliers and installation teams to maintain quality standards.
• Review material approvals, technical submissions, test certificates and installation records.
• Maintain comprehensive quality documentation and inspection records.
• Collaborate with Site and Project Management to resolve quality issues.
• Liaise with client, consultants, main contractor and stakeholders on quality matters.
• Assist with audits and support ISO 9001 compliance.
• Ensure quality documentation is prepared for handover and close-out.
• Support continuous improvement across the project.

Skills

QA/QC management

ISO 9001 knowledge

ITPs development

NCR handling

Site inspections

Documentation management

Stakeholder liaison

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management or related

HNC/HND in Construction/Civil/Structural Engineering

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

CQI qualification or membership

CSCS card

SMSTS

NEBOSH or IOSH

QA/QC qualifications

Job description

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a temporary, experienced Quality & Assurance Manager to join a leading Cladding & Steel contactors on a major project at Cardiff Bay.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in cladding, façades, building envelope or structural steel to take responsibility for quality assurance and quality control across key construction packages.

The successful candidate will work closely with the project and site management teams, main contractor, consultants and client to ensure all works are delivered to the required quality standards and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements and relevant industry standards.

This role of Q&A Manager is for an immediate start up until mid-2027 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for cladding and structural steel activities.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, materials and compliance.
• Ensure construction activities are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Identify, record and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
• Monitor subcontractors, suppliers and installation teams to ensure required quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Review material approvals, technical submissions, test certificates and installation records.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate quality documentation and inspection records.
• Work closely with Site Management and Project Management teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, main contractor and other project stakeholders on all quality-related matters.
• Assist with internal and external audits and support compliance with ISO 9001 and project-specific quality management systems.
• Ensure all required quality documentation is completed and maintained for project handover and close-out.
• Support continuous improvement across the project, identifying opportunities to improve quality, compliance and installation standards.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience working within cladding, façade, building envelope or structural steel, together with a strong understanding of construction QA/QC processes.

You should have experience working with main contractors, consultants and clients on major commercial or construction projects and be confident managing quality documentation, inspections, audits and non-conformances.

Experience with the following would be highly beneficial:

• ISO 9001 quality management systems and auditing.
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Site inspections and quality audits.
• Technical submissions and material approvals.
• Construction drawings and specifications.
• Manufacturer installation requirements.
• Structural steel and/or cladding installation.
• Project handover and quality documentation.
• Working collaboratively with site and project management teams.

Qualifications & Certifications

• NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• HNC/HND in Construction, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related subject.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification - highly desirable.
• CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) qualification or membership - advantageous.
• CSCS card appropriate to the role.
• SMSTS - desirable.
• NEBOSH or IOSH - advantageous but not essential.
• Recognised QA/QC or Quality Management qualifications.
• Good knowledge of relevant British Standards, construction regulations and industry specifications.

What's on Offer

• £300-£400 per day, depending on experience.
• Immediate / ASAP start.
• Long-term freelance contract with work continuing into 2027.
• Opportunity to work on a major cladding and structural steel project in Cardiff.
• Excellent opportunity to work with an established specialist Cladding & Steel contractor.
• Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining quality standards across a high-profile project.