Senior Quality Manager – Power & Renewable Projects ISO 9001

TMS Grid Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Bonus opportunity

Professional development and training

Employee support and wellbeing

Job summary

TMS Grid Limited in the UK is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the improvement of quality across projects. You will assess the current position, implement robust ISO 9001 processes, and work with project teams to embed quality in delivery from design through completion.

You will manage NCRs, audits, supplier and subcontractor quality, develop Project Quality Plans and KPIs, and challenge practices to drive tangible improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' recent, proven experience operating as a Quality Manager, Senior Quality Manager or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing and improving a Quality Management System.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, power, utilities, energy or a similar project-based environment.
• Strong QA/QC experience.
• Experience managing NCRs, defects, audits and corrective actions.
• Experience working across multiple projects.
• Experience dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Demonstrable evidence of improving quality performance.
• Confident challenging poor practice and holding people accountable.
• Able to make decisions and act without unnecessary delay.
• Experience in power, renewable energy, HV/LV, grid connections, solar or BESS would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading and improving the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Establishing clear and effective quality processes and standards.
• Reviewing quality arrangements across live projects and identifying weaknesses, risks and areas for improvement.
• Developing and maintaining Project Quality Plans, ITPs and appropriate inspection and testing arrangements.
• Managing NCRs, defects, root cause analysis and corrective actions through to effective closure.
• Leading internal audits and supporting ISO, client and external audits.
• Monitoring project quality, workmanship, materials, documentation and compliance.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Design, Procurement, Construction and site teams to prevent quality issues.
• Managing quality requirements and performance across suppliers and subcontractors.
• Working closely with the Design Manager on design-related quality matters.
• Establishing meaningful quality KPIs and providing clear reporting to senior management.
• Identifying recurring issues and implementing practical improvements.
• Driving a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Quality Manager

Quality Assurance

Audits

NCRs management

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

TMS Grid Limited in the UK is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the improvement of quality across projects. You will assess the current position, implement robust ISO 9001 processes, and work with project teams to embed quality in delivery from design through completion.

You will manage NCRs, audits, supplier and subcontractor quality, develop Project Quality Plans and KPIs, and challenge practices to drive tangible improvements.