Quality Assurance Manager

United Infrastructure Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the delivery of the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme. You will drive the Project Quality Plan, oversee audits and inspections, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements across design, procurement, construction and handover.

The role requires robust leadership, strong communication skills and a proactive approach to quality improvement within a major energy infrastructure project

Qualifications

• Senior quality assurance experience in major infrastructure or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS.
• Experience managing NCRs, audits, inspections and ITPs.
• Understanding of construction quality assurance and engineering standards.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Quality Management Plan and maintain quality procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, project specs and standards.
• Manage audits, inspections, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Oversee development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Maintain quality records, documentation and traceability across delivery.
• Provide quality oversight of subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support certification and handover of project works.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001

Quality management

Audits

NCR handling

Education

Engineering degree

CQI member

Job description

## Quality Assurance ManagerApply: Energy\\_Sealand: Full time: Posted Today: JR101300United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced **Quality Assurance Manager** to support the delivery of the landmark **Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme**, working closely with **Eni** on one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects.This is a key leadership role responsible for driving quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement across the project, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, approved specifications, relevant legislation and industry standards. ## The RoleThe Quality Assurance Manager will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Project Quality Management Plan, ensuring robust quality controls are embedded throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover.Working closely with project, engineering, construction and supply chain teams, you will provide leadership across quality assurance activities and promote a proactive quality culture across the programme. ## Key Responsibilities* Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management Plan and associated quality procedures.* Ensure compliance with **ISO 9001**, contractual requirements, project specifications and applicable standards.* Manage project assurance activities, including audits, inspections and quality performance reviews.* Oversee the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).* Lead the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions and close-out activities.* Ensure appropriate quality records, inspection documentation and traceability are maintained throughout project delivery.* Work closely with engineering and construction teams to identify and resolve quality issues.* Provide quality oversight of subcontractors and supply chain partners.* Support the successful completion, certification and handover of project works and associated quality documentation.* Drive continuous improvement and promote quality best practice across the project.* Provide clear quality performance reporting to the senior project leadership team. ## About You* Proven experience in a senior Quality Assurance or Quality Management role within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, oil & gas, pipelines or EPC projects.* Strong working knowledge of **ISO 9001** and Quality Management Systems.* Experience managing project quality plans, ITPs, inspections, audits, NCRs and corrective actions.* Strong understanding of construction quality assurance and engineering standards.* Experience working with contractors, subcontractors and complex supply chains.* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a proactive approach to quality improvement. ### Desirable* Degree or relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.* Chartered Quality Professional status or membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).* Experience within major pipeline, carbon capture, energy transition or process infrastructure projects.* Previous experience within EPC or major design-and-build environments.Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.