Quality Manager

Ardent Advisors; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Advisors is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality standards within their Energy team, working with UK Power Networks. Candidates should possess knowledge of HV systems and substation construction, along with a strong background in quality management and utilities. The role involves conducting inspections, drafting quality assurance documents, and managing compliance processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days

Employee benefits programme with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Manager role within utilities or construction sectors.
• Knowledge of HV systems and substation construction.
• Certifications in quality auditing or health & safety are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits for compliance.
• Draft and coordinate Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage Health & Safety Files throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quality Management

Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Education

Vocational qualification in construction or quality

Job description

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We do what we say!

That's why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done.

We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our Energy team working on the UK Power Networks (UKPN) contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in quality management and utilities, particularly with knowledge of HV systems and substation construction. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the contract.

£50,000 - £60,000

Dartford

We do what we say!

That's why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done.

We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our Energy team working on the UK Power Networks (UKPN) contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in quality management and utilities, particularly with knowledge of HV systems and substation construction. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the contract.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…

• Conducting regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
• Drafting and coordinating Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and quality assurance check sheets
• Managing Health & Safety Files and As-Built documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Leading and contributing to both client and internal quality and compliance meetings
• Coordinating the quality aspects of HV systems and substation construction, including electrical, civils, and utilities elements
• Chairing workshops and supporting the Construction Management Team with quality-related matters
• Producing weekly and monthly reports on quality performance for internal and external stakeholders
• Managing the Non-Conformance process and overseeing timely close-out and implementation of lessons learned
• Providing training, guidance, and support to ensure consistent quality standards are upheld across the team
• Line managing a team of Quality Inspectors and promoting best practice across all quality activities
  
  

We would love to hear from you if…

You have previous experience in a Quality Manager role, ideally within the utilities or construction sectors, and are confident in carrying out inspections, audits, and managing the full quality lifecycle of complex projects. Your knowledge of HV systems, substation construction, and quality standards like SROH and NRSWA will be essential in this role.

You are proactive, methodical, and capable of influencing and guiding teams to meet high quality and compliance standards. A relevant vocational qualification in construction, quality, or a related field is required, and any certifications in quality auditing or health & safety are highly desirable. Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills will help you thrive in this role.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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