Quality Manager - Lead Zero-Defect Construction Projects

Mercury; Ferrybridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury in Ferrybridge, U.K. seeks a Quality Manager to lead site QA/QC, develop quality plans, and ensure zero-defect delivery across complex engineering projects.

You will drive standards on safety, quality control, and continuous improvement with a focus on on-time performance and client satisfaction. You will mentor leaders, implement ISO 9001:2015, train teams, and collaborate with clients to meet stringent quality targets, reporting to project leadership and driving a culture of excellence

Qualifications

• 5 years in a similar managerial role.
• 10+ years' Quality experience in construction, engineering, petrochemical and/or multinational manufacturing environments.
• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (CSA, Electrical, or Mechanical), equivalent to BSc level.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification.
• High ability to develop, read and interpret QMS documents such as Quality Plans, Procedures (SOPs), Inspection and Test Plans.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, influencing and Train the Trainer skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent work and personal ethics, including trustworthiness, commitment and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe working environment for all project personnel, aiming for an incident and injury-free project.
• Set an example by consistently demonstrating safe work practices and ensure the entire team follows suit.
• Manage the implementation of Quality Control Procedures on site by direct and subcontracted workforce.
• Develop comprehensive quality plans, manuals, documents, and systems.
• Prepare and submit Inspection and Test Plans for all work packages to the client's quality team following specification reviews to identify inspection and test requirements.
• Manage quality benchmarking activities, including approval of mock-ups and first-of-kind installations, to ensure agreed standards of workmanship before commencement of each work package.
• Lead the project team in developing innovative approaches and solutions to enhance QA focus and project impact.
• Provide training to project personnel on the Contractor's Project QA/QC Plan.
• Collaborate with the client to ensure timely submission, approval, and implementation of quality standards and procedures.
• Utilise hands-on experience to identify and address quality risks in procedures and controls, continuously evaluating and assessing their effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Negotiation

Train the Trainer

QA leadership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (CSA, Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent to BSc

Job description

Mercury in Ferrybridge, U.K. seeks a Quality Manager to lead site QA/QC, develop quality plans, and ensure zero-defect delivery across complex engineering projects.

You will drive standards on safety, quality control, and continuous improvement with a focus on on-time performance and client satisfaction. You will mentor leaders, implement ISO 9001:2015, train teams, and collaborate with clients to meet stringent quality targets, reporting to project leadership and driving a culture of excellence