Quality Lead

Kenton Black; Blyth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Performance-related bonus

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Kenton Black is recruiting a QA/QC Manager for a flagship data centre development in Northumberland. You will lead quality assurance and quality control activities across the project, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop quality plans, coordinate inspections, manage non-conformances, and drive a culture of quality across multiple subcontract packages while supporting handover and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering QA/QC on major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all QA/QC activities across a major hyperscale data centre project.
• Develop, implement and maintain project quality plans and management systems.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve ITPs, quality docs and handover records.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and quality reviews.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Produce quality reports and performance metrics for leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support project completion, commissioning and handover processes.

Skills

QA/QC management

Quality assurance

Inspection & testing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Quality Management qualification

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

QA/QC Manager | Northumberland | £80,000 - £120,000 + Vehicle + Bonus + Accommodation | Major Data Centre Project

Our client is a leading international main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering some of the world's most complex and technically advanced construction projects. Due to continued growth within their mission-critical division, they are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to join one of the UK's flagship new-build data centre developments in Northumberland.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role on a landmark project, helping to drive quality standards across a major hyperscale data centre scheme from construction through to commissioning and handover.

The Role

Reporting to the senior project leadership team, the QA/QC Manager will take responsibility for all quality assurance and quality control activities across the project.

Working closely with project management, engineering teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives, you will ensure that all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements and client expectations.

You will be responsible for promoting a culture of quality excellence throughout the project while ensuring robust QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained across all work packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all QA/QC activities across a major hyperscale data centre project.
• Develop, implement and maintain project quality plans, procedures and management systems.
• Manage and coordinate inspection and testing activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality documentation and handover records.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and quality reviews.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Work closely with construction, engineering and commissioning teams to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Produce quality reports and performance metrics for project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support project completion, commissioning and handover processes.

About You

We're looking for an experienced QA/QC professional with a proven track record delivering quality management on major construction or infrastructure projects.

You will have:

• Previous experience as a QA/QC Manager or Senior Quality Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience working for a recognised Tier 1, international or major contractor.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing quality across multiple subcontract packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence project teams and supply chain partners.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to quality management.

Previous data centre experience would be highly advantageous.

However, we are also keen to speak with candidates who have delivered quality management on major projects within sectors such as:

• Infrastructure
• Energy
• Industrial & Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
• Commercial Construction
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Major Civil Engineering Projects

Qualifications

• Relevant Quality Management qualification or technical construction qualification.
• Lead Auditor qualification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management best practices.
• Engineering, construction or technical background preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £100,000–£140,000, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Accommodation provided for candidates relocating or travelling from outside the local area.
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious data centre developments.
• Long-term project pipeline and excellent career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to major mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of quality on one of the UK's most significant construction projects, working with a market-leading contractor that is continuing to grow its presence within the data centre sector.

You'll be joining a business renowned for delivering complex projects to the highest standards while offering genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.