What We Offer
- Enhanced package for the duration of the project
- Travel paid for and accommodation provided
- Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project in the Scottish Highlands
- Long-term career opportunities across Keltbray’s growing infrastructure portfolio
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A key role helping establish quality standards from the outset of the project
Summary
Keltbray is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to support our major infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. Initially focused on a substantial package of enabling works and earthworks, this is a hands-on site-based role responsible for ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, inspection requirements and Keltbray’s quality standards. You’ll work closely with the project, engineering and site teams to embed a strong quality culture from day one, ensuring the correct controls, records and inspections are in place throughout delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage quality assurance activities across the project.
- Develop, implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan and associated procedures.
- Review and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), check sheets and quality records.
- Ensure enabling works and earthworks are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.
- Work closely with engineering and construction teams to ensure hold points, inspections and testing requirements are properly managed.
- Monitor site activities and carry out regular quality inspections and audits.
- Manage NCRs, defects and corrective actions through to close-out, identifying recurring issues and helping prevent rework.
- Ensure accurate quality documentation and traceability is maintained throughout the works.
- Support subcontractors and supply chain partners in meeting project quality requirements.
- Liaise with the client and project stakeholders on quality matters.
- Help drive a proactive quality culture across the project, with a strong focus on getting work right first time.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager or similar role within civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects.
- Strong experience supporting earthworks, enabling works, highways, utilities or heavy civils packages.
- Good understanding of ITPs, inspection regimes, quality documentation, NCRs and corrective actions.
- Experience working with construction drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001 principles.
- Confident working directly with site, engineering, subcontractor and client teams.
- Strong attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused approach to quality.
- Comfortable working in a site-based role on the Isle of Skye.
- Relevant construction, engineering or quality qualification would be advantageous.
Diversity & Inclusion
We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Keltbray welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
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Quality Assurance Manager employer: Keltbray
Keltbray is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Sellafield portfolio where health, safety, and well-being are at the forefront of our operations. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development while championing initiatives that promote both physical and mental health. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated sector, supported by a team that values your contributions and prioritises safety.
