CSA QA/QC Manager (Norway)

Vallum Associates; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Single accommodation provided

Travel and car provided

Job summary

Vallum Associates in Oslo seeks an experienced CSA QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and control across Civil, Structural and Architectural works on a major hyperscale Data Centre project, with a 3/1 on-site rotation (3 weeks on site, 1 week off back home).

The role requires coordinating with construction, design, engineering, subcontractors and commissioning teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and standards, managing NCRs, ITPs and turnover documentation, and

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous CSA QA/QC Manager or similar experience on major construction projects.
• Data Centre/mission-critical project experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural and architectural construction methods and quality requirements.
• Experience managing ITPs, method statements, inspections and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the CSA QA/QC strategy, procedures and project quality documentation.
• Oversee quality control across civil, structural and architectural works, including earthworks, foundations, concrete and roofing.
• Review method statements, material submittals and inspection requests for compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to verify workmanship.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, design teams and construction management to resolve issues.
• Manage non-conformances, defects, corrective actions and close-out activities.
• Monitor testing and inspection requirements for concrete, steel and CSA systems.
• Ensure quality records, traceability and inspection documentation are maintained.
• Support handover activities and turnover packages.

Skills

QA/QC management

Site quality inspections

Stakeholder coordination

Construction quality standards

Non-conformance handling

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)

Job description

Location: Norway

Type: Permanent (3/1 rotation - 3 weeks working on site - 1 week off back home)

Key Requirement: Candidates must hold a valid EU or UK passport & Experience with Data Centre

• Competitive salary
• Single Accommodation provided
• Travel and car provided

The Role

We are seeking an experienced CSA QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control activities across Civil, Structural and Architectural works on a major hyperscale Data Centre development.

The successful candidate will work closely with construction, design, engineering, subcontractor and commissioning teams to ensure all CSA works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project quality requirements and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the CSA QA/QC strategy, procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project quality documentation.
• Oversee quality control across civil, structural and architectural works, including earthworks, foundations, concrete, structural steel, roofing, cladding, building envelope and internal architectural finishes.
• Review method statements, material submittals, inspection requests and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to verify workmanship and installation against approved drawings, specifications and standards.
• Coordinate closely with subcontractors, consultants, design teams and construction management to resolve quality issues.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), defects, corrective actions and close-out activities.
• Monitor testing and inspection requirements for concrete, steel, materials and specialist CSA systems.
• Ensure appropriate quality records, traceability and inspection documentation are maintained throughout construction.
• Support construction completion, commissioning readiness and handover activities.
• Manage the compilation and review of turnover packages, as-built documentation and final quality records.
• Provide regular quality reporting to senior project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Drive a strong quality culture across the project and ensure subcontractors meet required standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a CSA QA/QC Manager, Civil QA/QC Manager, Quality Manager or similar role on major construction projects.
• Data Centre, mission-critical, industrial or other technically complex project experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural and architectural construction methods and quality requirements.
• Experience managing ITPs, method statements, inspections, NCRs, quality records and handover documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant European and international construction standards and quality management systems.
• Strong subcontractor, stakeholder and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced construction environment.