Quality Lead

CTS Group; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group seeks an experienced Quality Lead to oversee QA/QC for a major hyperscale data centre in Kvandal, Norway. You will implement and manage the PQMS, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, client requirements, and project specs while collaborating with construction, engineering, commissioning, and client teams.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will drive a culture of quality excellence throughout design, construction, commissioning, and handover, continuously improving processes and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) across the Kvandal project.
• Develop, review, and manage Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans, Method Statements, and Quality Control Procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and quality reviews across all project disciplines.
• Interface with clients, consultants, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and third-party inspectors.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality management

ISO 9001

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (desirable)

Job description

Quality Lead

Kvandal, Norway

Join CTS Group

CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specialising in data centre development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready data centre solutions.

With over 40 nationalities represented across our teams, CTS fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where innovation and technical precision drive every project. Beyond construction, CTS develops digital systems and standardised modular data centre units to meet the evolving needs of hyperscalers, colocation providers, and enterprise clients.

Our proven track record and strong partnerships have established CTS as a trusted industry leader delivering large-scale, complex data centre facilities with speed, efficiency, and excellence.

Role Overview

CTS Group is seeking an experienced Quality Lead to oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities for a major hyperscale data centre project in Kvandal, Norway.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Quality Lead will be responsible for implementing and managing the project's Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with client requirements, international standards, project specifications, and CTS quality procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, and client teams to drive a culture of quality excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a critical site-based leadership role focused on ensuring the highest standards of workmanship, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout design, construction, commissioning, and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Compliance

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) across the Kvandal project.

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, client requirements, project specifications, and CTS quality procedures.

• Drive a culture of quality excellence across all project teams and subcontractors.

• Monitor project activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved documentation and standards.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Develop, review, and manage:

  • Project Quality Plans (PQPs)

  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

  • Method Statements

  • Quality Control Procedures

• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and quality reviews across all project disciplines.

• Verify that construction, installation, and commissioning activities meet required quality standards.

• Support the closure of quality issues and non-conformances through corrective and preventative actions.

Site Inspections & Auditing

• Perform routine site audits and inspections to verify compliance with project requirements.

• Review workmanship standards across Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning activities.

• Ensure inspection records, test reports, and certification documentation are accurately maintained.

• Identify quality risks and implement mitigation measures before they impact delivery.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain oversight of all quality-related documentation and records.

• Ensure inspection reports, test certificates, turnover documentation, and quality dossiers are completed and maintained.

• Prepare quality performance reports and KPI dashboards for project and senior management teams.

• Monitor quality trends and recommend improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary quality representative for the project.

• Interface with clients, consultants, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and third-party inspectors.

• Participate in project reviews, quality meetings, readiness reviews, and management reporting sessions.

• Support successful project handover by ensuring all quality documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, procedures, and project outcomes.

• Support lessons learned initiatives and best practice implementation across CTS projects.

• Promote standardisation and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager, Quality Lead, or Senior QA/QC professional within construction projects.

• Experience delivering quality programmes on data centre, mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.

• Strong understanding of construction quality processes throughout design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments and managing subcontractor quality performance.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and QA/QC processes.

• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 principles and quality management best practices.

• Familiarity with inspection procedures, testing requirements, and construction compliance standards.

• Knowledge of data centre commissioning processes and mission-critical systems would be advantageous.

• Ability to review technical documentation, specifications, drawings, and quality records.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Committed to delivering excellence in safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Why Join CTS Group?

• Play a key role in the delivery of a landmark hyperscale data centre project in Norway.

• Be part of a rapidly growing international organisation shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

• Work alongside industry-leading professionals from more than 40 nationalities.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge mission-critical construction and commissioning environments.

• Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Access excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression as CTS continues its expansion across Europe and beyond.