Construction Quality Manager (Inside IR35)

Location - Scotland

Technical Expertise – HVDC Construction

• Demonstrates an understanding of HVDC converter station components, including valve halls, transformers, reactors, harmonic filters, GIS, cooling systems, and control buildings.
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, specifications, and standards with accuracy.
• Applies knowledge of IEC, EN, BS, and utility-specific HVDC standards to ensure compliance across all construction activities.
• Evaluates installation methods, tolerances, and construction sequencing to ensure technical integrity.

Quality Management and Assurance

• Develops and implements project quality plans, inspection and test plans, and quality control procedures.
• Conducts audits of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, identifying non-conformances and ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Ensures all materials, equipment, and installations meet required certifications and acceptance criteria.
• Maintains robust quality documentation, ensuring traceability and readiness for commissioning and energisation.

Risk Identification and Problem Solving

• Identifies quality-related risks early and implements mitigation strategies.
• Leads root-cause analysis for defects, installation issues, or process failures.
• Makes sound, timely decisions to protect construction quality and project outcomes.
• Anticipates potential issues and proactively implements preventive measures.

Leadership and Contractor Oversight

• Provides clear direction to contractors and subcontractors on quality expectations and requirements.
• Influences behaviours and promotes a culture of “right-first-time” execution.
• Coaches teams on quality standards, inspection readiness, and best practices.
• Holds contractors accountable for quality performance and compliance.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Acts as the primary point of contact for all quality-related matters with EPC contractors, OEMs, client representatives, and regulatory bodies.
• Communicates complex technical issues clearly and constructively.
• Facilitates quality coordination meetings and ensures alignment across all project partners.
• Prepares concise, accurate quality reports for project leadership.

Documentation and Reporting Discipline

• Ensures all inspection records, test results, NCR logs, and as-built documentation are complete, accurate, and auditable.
• Supports commissioning teams by ensuring all pre-commissioning quality deliverables are met.
• Maintains high standards of document control and traceability.

Safety, Compliance, and Integrity

• Ensures all quality activities align with project safety requirements and CDM regulations.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity in all decision-making.
• Promotes safe working practices and ensures quality processes do not compromise safety.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) or equivalent experience preferred or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of quality management experience in major power infrastructure projects.
• Experience with HVDC, substations, or high-voltage transmission projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proven experience managing quality within EPC or multi-contractor environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with project quality plans and standards.
• Reduction of non-conformances and rework.
• Timely completion of inspections, tests, and documentation.
• Contractor quality performance and audit outcomes.
• Readiness of quality dossiers for commissioning and energisation milestones.