Quality Assurance Lead – Onsite Data Centre Construction

Vallum Associates; Porsgrunn, Skien; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a Quality Manager for on-site execution in Skien, Norway. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliant quality management systems, audits, and project quality plans to ensure successful delivery of data centre construction projects.

You will lead inspections, manage non-conformances, coordinate with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring thorough documentation and smooth handover of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction quality management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Experience in auditing and corrective actions.
• Ability to develop quality plans and inspection processes.
• Experience reviewing supplier and contractor quality arrangements.
• Familiarity with ITPs, hold points and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, regulations and industry standards.
• Implement quality procedures and project quality plans.
• Develop and monitor ITPs, sign-offs and hold points.
• Record, investigate and close out non-conformances.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate quality records and audit documentation.
• Monitor supplier and contractor quality plans and procedures.
• Deliver quality training to project teams.
• Identify and mitigate quality-related risks.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and handover readiness.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Non-conformance

Supplier management

Construction experience

Education

Construction management / Civil engineering / Quality management

Job description

Vallum Associates is seeking a Quality Manager for on-site execution in Skien, Norway. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliant quality management systems, audits, and project quality plans to ensure successful delivery of data centre construction projects.

You will lead inspections, manage non-conformances, coordinate with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring thorough documentation and smooth handover of deliverables.