Quality Manager
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026
Department: Large Energy Programmes
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Reporting To: Emily Eadington
Description
The Opportunity
OCU Group is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead and strengthen our quality management processes across the business. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements and industry best practice.
This is an opportunity to drive continuous improvement, develop a strong quality culture and work collaboratively with teams across the business to deliver consistent standards, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards.
- Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures and documentation to support consistent delivery and compliance.
- Plan and undertake audits, inspections and quality reviews, identifying non-conformances and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor quality performance, analyse data and identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee supplier quality management, including performance assessments, audits and resolution of quality issues.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce defects and strengthen quality standards.
- Work collaboratively with operational teams and stakeholders to resolve quality issues, address customer feedback and improve satisfaction.
- Provide quality training, guidance and support to colleagues, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Lead and develop the quality team, ensuring the effective delivery of quality assurance and control activities.
What you'll bring
Essential
- Proven experience in a Quality Management role, ideally within engineering, construction, utilities, manufacturing or another regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Experience implementing and maintaining QMS processes, conducting audits and managing non-conformances and corrective actions.
- A proven track record of driving continuous improvement and improving quality performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret quality data and identify root causes.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams and drive positive change.
Desirable
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Quality Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant quality certifications, such as Six Sigma or a recognised quality management qualification.
- Background in Substation / BESS or utilities.
- Experience leading and developing a quality team.
- Experience managing supplier quality and customer-related quality issues.
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Quality Manager in Glasgow employer: OCU Group
At OCU, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greenwich where Quantity Surveyors can thrive. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our 'Careers with Purpose' initiative, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported while working on significant infrastructure projects. With competitive remuneration, opportunities for career progression, and a collaborative culture, OCU is the ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
