At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance across major projects and build a high-performing team.
- Company: Join a forward-looking company dedicated to sustainable energy.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, bonuses, and flexible benefits including private medical cover.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape quality culture and drive impactful outcomes in a safety-conscious environment.
- Qualifications: Technical background with experience in leading quality programmes and managing teams.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Overview
As Project Quality Manager for major projects, you’ll lead QA/quality control across multiple sites, building a high-performing team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
You’ll partner with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet regulatory and standards requirements, strengthening the project’s quality performance.
This role offers scope to shape quality culture and drive Right First Time outcomes in a complex, safety-conscious environment.
You’ll work within a forward-looking company dedicated to sustainable energy.
- Pay / Benefits
- Generous annual leave (25 days + 1 per 2 years up to 30)
- Bonus scheme
- Pension with up to 16% employer contribution
- Private medical & dental cover
- Flexible benefits (life assurance, income protection)
- Training & development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead quality assurance and quality control activities across multiple projects
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support Licence Condition compliance audits and corrective action activities
- Promote quality and safety awareness and a Right First Time culture
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Control Inspectors
- Provide guidance and mentorship to ensure effective team performance
- Report on team performance and project quality activities to senior stakeholders
- Implement quality metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor project performance and compliance
- Review requirements, specifications, and technical documentation with a quality lens
- Review supplier and contractor documentation for compliance
- Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to development and enhancement of the UTD Quality Framework
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of Integrated Quality Management System procedures
- Key requirements
- Technical background in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, systems, or related discipline
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Internal or Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA/CQI) desirable
- Experience leading quality programmes within technical, engineering, or nuclear environments
- Proven experience managing and developing teams of Quality Engineers and Inspectors
- Experience with Quality and Inspection Plans, certification processes, and regulated industry standards
- Strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control, and quality management systems
- Knowledge of ISO, ASTM, DIN, BSI and related industry standards
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to drive compliance, performance improvement, and a quality-focused culture
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Analytical thinking and decision-making
- Quality assurance (QA/QC)
- Quality management systems (QMS)
- Knowledge of ISO/ASTM/DIN/BSI standards
Project Quality Manager (Major Projects) in Cheshire employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
