Project Quality Manager - Remote in Central

Scottish Power Renewables are looking for a T&I Quality Manager to join their EA2 contract, based in either London or Glasgow.

Initial contract until 31st Jan 2027 with renewal in line with the project. London or Glasgow/hybrid style working. Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE working available. Flexibility to travel frequently in UK and overseas. Working Pattern Full-time (5 days/week).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Quality Manager in planning, implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) activities within the T&I package.
• Plan, implement and maintain the Quality Assurance (QA) activities within the T&I 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 T&I quality specialists assigned to the package, coordinate and carry out external and internal audit activities, coordinate inspections and report on project performance.
• 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.

Key Tasks

• Provide the necessary support to the Project Quality Manager (PQM) regarding quality issues.
• Ensure implementation of the PQMS within the package - identification, preparation, distribution and maintenance of project/package quality documentation in accordance with the PQMS.
• Ensure standard quality specifications are present and distributed to all relevant parties to ensure all legal/regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensure that the correct implementation of the PQMS is monitored through planning and conducting of internal quality audits.
• Conduct/coordinate external audits.
• Participate in package management meetings to ensure coordination between quality activities and package management activities.
• Prepare reports as necessary.
• Ensure document control processes are followed within the package as well as by contractors in order to maintain documents/records traceability.
• Ensure that the quality documentation and quality reports/records are produced, verified and reviewed by competent personnel.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated in the contractual documents with contractors.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables, materials, products and services across all phases of the package (qualifying a contractor, design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and handover).

Key Criteria

• Essential:
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control for onshore/offshore wind projects, preferably specific to T&I.
• Engineering degree qualified or equivalent technical qualifications/experience.
• 5-8 years of experience managing quality, preferably within T&I related packages.
• Quality auditing certification.
• Strong knowledge in NDT, qualification in welding and coating is a plus.
• Experience in managing international and remote teams.
• Flexibility 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 Role

• GWO
• Offshore Medical

Other Role Information

• Offshore Working Expected: Yes
• Site Working Expected: Yes - Contractors' fabrication location
• Travel to International Site Working Expected: Yes - Contractors' fabrication location
• Equipment to be Provided by the Contractor: PPE, Mobile phone