Quality Manager
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £600 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hertfordshire, Home Counties, SG8 5HJ |
| Company: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59580425 |
Summary
Role - Quality Manager
Work Type - Outside IR35 (Depending on IR35 determination)
Day Rate - £600pd
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager for our client, a major engineering EPC provider, to take full ownership of the Quality function across a major engineering and construction project. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring all QA/QC activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
You will lead the quality team (including subcontractors), drive best practice, and act as the focal point for all quality-related matters across manufacturing and site-based activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coordinate all QA/QC activities across the project lifecycle
- Develop and implement quality plans to ensure efficient delivery and protection of commercial interests
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external stakeholders, and third-party inspectors on all quality matters
- Ensure all QA/QC activities are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned with programme requirements
- Drive a consistent and robust approach to quality through effective communication and leadership
- Ensure all engineering and construction works comply with contractual specifications and quality standards
- Oversee the preparation, control, and submission of all quality and test documentation within required timeframes
- Promote a strong quality culture and represent the business professionally to stakeholders
Technical Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the library of qualified welding procedures
- Oversee welder qualification records, including periodic review and renewal
- Lead QA audit programmes, including internal, supplier, and third-party audits
- Ensure inspection and test plans are implemented and adhered to
- Manage the collation and handover of quality records and project documentation dossiers
- Conduct internal management system audits and ensure effective close-out of actions
- Support vendor and subcontractor quality assurance activities
Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership and team management capability within a QA/QC environment
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple quality-related activities under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong problem-solving capability with a proactive approach
- Experience working within engineering, construction, or contracting environments
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Qualifications
- Relevant professional or vocational qualification in Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in quality management within engineering/construction projects
- Demonstrable track record of delivering quality assurance across complex projects
- Highly organised with the ability to work to demanding schedules
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Work Type - Outside IR35 (Depending on IR35 determination)
Day Rate - £600pd
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager for our client, a major engineering EPC provider, to take full ownership of the Quality function across a major engineering and construction project. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring all QA/QC activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
You will lead the quality team (including subcontractors), drive best practice, and act as the focal point for all quality-related matters across manufacturing and site-based activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coordinate all QA/QC activities across the project lifecycle
- Develop and implement quality plans to ensure efficient delivery and protection of commercial interests
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external stakeholders, and third-party inspectors on all quality matters
- Ensure all QA/QC activities are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned with programme requirements
- Drive a consistent and robust approach to quality through effective communication and leadership
- Ensure all engineering and construction works comply with contractual specifications and quality standards
- Oversee the preparation, control, and submission of all quality and test documentation within required timeframes
- Promote a strong quality culture and represent the business professionally to stakeholders
Technical Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the library of qualified welding procedures
- Oversee welder qualification records, including periodic review and renewal
- Lead QA audit programmes, including internal, supplier, and third-party audits
- Ensure inspection and test plans are implemented and adhered to
- Manage the collation and handover of quality records and project documentation dossiers
- Conduct internal management system audits and ensure effective close-out of actions
- Support vendor and subcontractor quality assurance activities
Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership and team management capability within a QA/QC environment
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple quality-related activities under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong problem-solving capability with a proactive approach
- Experience working within engineering, construction, or contracting environments
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Qualifications
- Relevant professional or vocational qualification in Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in quality management within engineering/construction projects
- Demonstrable track record of delivering quality assurance across complex projects
- Highly organised with the ability to work to demanding schedules
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
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