Quality Manager – Contract
📍 Cambridge (site-based)
💰 £600 per day
📄 Contract – Start ASAP (to end of 2026, potentially extending into Q1 2027)
🕒 11-day fortnight
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Manager to support a major engineering and construction project based in Cambridge. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a competitive day rate and the chance to play a key role in delivering quality assurance and control across a large-scale project.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Quality function, ensuring all QA/QC activities are delivered effectively, safely and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the execution of QA/QC activities to support efficient project delivery and protect the commercial position of the business
- Lead liaison with internal teams, external stakeholders and third-party inspectorates on all quality-related matters
- Provide clear direction to the QA/QC team and ensure accurate reporting to the project leadership team
- Ensure all engineering and construction activities comply with contract specifications and quality systems
- Manage the preparation, control and submission of quality documentation and test records within required timescales
- Promote strong communication and collaboration across the project team
- Represent the organisation professionally when dealing with clients and external stakeholders
Technical Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the library of qualified welding procedures
- Oversee welder qualification certificates, including required six-monthly reviews
- Manage project-specific inspection and test activities and wider QA processes
- Ensure all required quality records and project data dossiers are compiled and submitted in a timely manner
- Conduct and report on internal management system audits
- Support and coordinate third-party and vendor audits, including follow-up actions
Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise QA/QC activities and work effectively under time constraints
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Qualifications & Background
- Relevant professional or vocational qualification in quality, engineering or a related discipline
- Extensive experience within the construction, engineering, or contracting industry
- Proven track record of supporting the successful delivery of engineering or construction projects
Additional Information
- Start: ASAP
- Contract expected to run until the end of 2026, with potential extension into Q1 2027
- 11-day fortnight working pattern
- Candidates based locally to the Cambridge area are preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to contribute to a significant engineering project while working within a collaborative and technically driven environment.