Quality Manager

BRUSH careers; Hooke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Life insurance – 4x annual salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

BRUSH Group seeks a Quality Manager to lead the QA function across design, manufacturing and installation of substations in the UK.

You will drive QMS development, enforce standards, and partner with engineering and site teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. This role involves frequent travel and close collaboration with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Quality or related field.
• CQI qualification.
• 5+ years of quality management experience in power/transmission/substation.
• Certification as Lead Auditor (ISO 9001).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience working as a solo contributor.
• Experience with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
• Experience with UVDB Achilles accreditation and NERS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality team across projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain QMS for substation design and installation.
• Ensure compliance with National Grid, IEC, BS EN and ISO 9001 standards and Health & Safety requirements.
• Oversee QA across design, procurement, manufacturing and installation phases.
• Conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management and site teams to meet quality standards.
• Work with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve non-conformances.
• Maintain and improve documentation, reporting and compliance records.
• Provide training and mentorship on quality best practices.
• Perform regular UK-wide site visits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Document control

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CQI qualification

Lead Auditor ISO9001

Job description

About The Role

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

The Quality Manager leads and manages the quality assurance and control processes for the design, manufacturing and installation of substations across the UK. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality team.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) for substation design and installation projects.
• Ensure compliance with National Grid, IEC, BS EN, and ISO 9001 standards, as well as health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee quality assurance across design, procurement, manufacturing, and installation phases.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and site teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain quality standards and resolve any non-conformances.
• Maintain and improve documentation, reporting, and compliance records.
• Provide training and mentorship to project teams on quality best practices.
• Regular site visits across the UK.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• CQI qualification
• 5+ years of experience in quality management within the power, transmission, or substation industry.
• Certification in Lead Auditor (ISO 9001)
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel extensively
• Experience working as a solo contributor
• Experience of working with Distribution network Operators.
• Experience in UVDB Achilles accreditation
• Experience in National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) accreditation

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About the Company

BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.

Location: Hooke, Remote

Contract: Permanent