Quality Manager: International Project Lead (18 Months)

Blue Fox; Sines; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Fox is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality activities on a client site in Portugal for an 18-month contract. The role focuses on implementing and managing the Quality Management System across the project, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will have proven QA-QC leadership on major projects, strong knowledge of QMS and industry standards, and experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager / QA-QC Manager role.
• Strong experience on major projects with client-facing exposure.
• Excellent knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and industry standards.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Independent and able to represent quality interests with the client.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with attention to detail.
• Qualifying certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or CQI/IRCA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality activities on the client site.
• Ensure compliance with project, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain project quality plans, procedures and inspection processes.
• Manage quality inspections, audits, NCRs and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning and project management teams.
• Liaise with the client and stakeholders on quality matters.
• Monitor contractor and supplier quality performance.
• Review quality documentation, inspection records and test results.
• Drive continuous improvement and a strong quality culture.
• Report quality performance to project leadership.

Skills

Quality Manager / QA-QC Manager

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

CQI/IRCA

Job description

Blue Fox is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality activities on a client site in Portugal for an 18-month contract. The role focuses on implementing and managing the Quality Management System across the project, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will have proven QA-QC leadership on major projects, strong knowledge of QMS and industry standards, and experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.