Quality Assurance Technician: Site & Process Auditor

Elk Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician for a permanent, full-time role in Cambois, Northumberland. The position focuses on developing quality plans, conducting site inspections, and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards and client requirements.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and Construction Manager, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and project managers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a QA/related role.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical/construction procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office and document management platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of strategic planning as well as tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality plans, ITPs, documents, and systems.
• Perform routine inspections and site audits using ITPs to verify quality.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and documentation.
• Identify and report deviations or non-conformities and resolve issues with relevant teams.
• Ensure documentation and certifications are complete before final handover.
• Attend and coordinate weekly meetings with client, subcontractors, suppliers or project managers.
• Report to Quality Manager and Construction Manager on quality performance for each project.
• Arrange site installation inspections.
• Analyse quality data and trends to recommend improvements.
• Conduct continuous quality inspections of works in line with ITP.
• Manage Walkdown schedule and Punch allocation for all contractors.
• Work with clients' online systems to upload handover packs.
• Ensure work complies with standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team player

Education

QC/QA degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Document management platforms

Job description

Elk Recruitment is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician for a permanent, full-time role in Cambois, Northumberland. The position focuses on developing quality plans, conducting site inspections, and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards and client requirements.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and Construction Manager, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and project managers.