Quality Assurance Manager

Harbourne Associates; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality across major gas infrastructure projects. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with responsibilities including developing quality plans, ensuring compliance with standards, and promoting continuous improvement. A salary of up to £48k is offered, alongside benefits such as health support and ongoing training.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management in gas infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and familiarity with ISO 45001 and 14001.
• Strong leadership abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts across multiple projects and develop quality plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify issues.
• Act as the key contact for quality-related matters.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Background in construction, engineering, or utilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager – Civil Engineering

Are you passionate about driving quality and raising standards in the utilities and construction sector? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence across major gas infrastructure projects.

You’ll be the go-to expert for all things quality, shaping how projects are delivered, making sure every detail meets client expectations, and championing a culture of continuous improvement across site teams. If you thrive on attention to detail, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring projects meet the highest technical and regulatory standards, this role will keep you engaged and challenged.

Responsibilities

• Leading QA efforts across multiple projects – developing and rolling out project-specific quality plans.
• Making sure everything is compliant – from ISO 9001 and CDM regulations to National Gas standards.
• Carrying out site inspections and audits, identifying issues early, and driving swift resolutions.
• Maintaining clear, accurate quality records and preparing handover documentation packs.
• Acting as the key point of contact for all quality-related matters with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Promoting continuous improvement – delivering training, coaching teams, and embedding a culture of quality.
• Ensuring every project is handover-ready and meets all client expectations.

Qualifications

• A background in construction, engineering, or utilities (ideally with gas infrastructure experience).
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 (with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 exposure being a bonus).
• Strong leadership and communication skills – able to influence at all levels.
• Confidence with quality management systems and Microsoft Office tools.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £48k (depending on experience)
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression

This is your chance to take ownership of quality across high-profile gas projects and make a real impact in a sector that powers the UK. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, eye for detail, and leadership to the table – we’d love to hear from you.