Quality Manager - Foundations

Job DescriptionScottish Power Renewables are looking for a Quality Manager, focussing on their foundation/fabrication package.Role: Quality Manager (foundations)Business: Scottish Power Renewables - EA2 Location: London or Glasgow/hybrid style working Duration: Initial contract until 31st Dec 2025 with long term renewal in line with the project Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Project Quality Manager in planning, implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) activities within the Foundation package. Plan, implement and maintain the Quality Assurance (QA) activities within the FOU package. Implement the EA2 QMS and Employer Requirements (ER) into the specific package ways of working and package management documentation. Lead and coordinate different sites' quality teams, liaise with the ONSS quality specialists assigned to the package, coordinate and carry out external and internal audit activities, coordinate inspections and report on project performance. The FOU Quality Manager will provide support and guidance to the sites' quality teams as well as practical advice and support to the project/package team to ensure consistent methodology is being applied and understood by the package team and Contractor as well. Key TasksProvide the necessary support to the Project Quality Manager (PQM) regarding quality issuesEnsure implementation of the PQMS within the package - identification, preparation, distribution and maintenance of project/package quality documentation in accordance with the PQMSEnsure standard quality specifications are present and distributed to all relevant parties to ensure all legal/regulatory requirements are metEnsure that the correct implementation of the PQMS is monitored through planning and conducting of internal quality auditsConduct/coordinate external auditsParticipate in package management meetings to ensure coordination between quality activities and package management activitiesPrepare reports as necessaryEnsure document control processes are followed within the package as well as by contractors in order to maintain documents/records traceabilityEnsure that the quality documentation and quality reports/records are produced, verified and reviewed by competent personnelEnsure quality requirements are incorporated in the contractual documents with contractorsEnsure the quality of deliverables, materials, products and services across all phases of the package (qualifying a contractor, design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and handover)Lead and coordinate quality site teams in the different sitesCoordinate inspection teams and inspection activitiesOrganise quality meetings and attend contractors' meetings as requiredEnsure that the site teams are provided with the necessary equipment, resources and instructions including access to the relevant project procedures, reports and documentationLiaise with and provide support to the package/project verification/certification bodyEnsure management of nonconformities and promote appropriate actions to prevent/eliminate potential non conformities and their causesEnsure final dossiers fulfil project requirements and are consistently presentedKey Criteria Essential:Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control for onshore / offshore wind projects, preferably specific to fabricationEngineering degree qualified or equivalent technical qualifications / experience.5-8 years of experience managing quality, preferably within fabrication related packagesQuality auditing certificationStrong knowledge in NDT, qualification in welding and coating is a plusExperience in managing international and remote teamsFlexibility to travel frequently in UK and overseas.Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the job.Flexibility to work offshore if required.Preferred:Technical experience in electrical, mechanical or civil construction works.Quality Auditing certification required.Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.Provision of quality management support and coaching.Proven experience in managing teams.Experience as a proactive team member.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to influence at various levels of an organisation.Proven significant experience of IT applications (word, excel, document management systems).Proven significant experience of working with multi-disciplinary suppliers (electrical plant, cable, structures etc.).Proven experience of implementing or working to an inspection regime for the production of goods /equipment.Certifications to Be Maintained for the Duration of the RoleGWOOffshore Medical

Created: 2025-07-03