United Infrastructure Overview
United Infrastructure is a rapidly expanding business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
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Project Quality Lead – Transmission & Distribution
Location: Alness, Scotland (Scotland, UK) | Full‑time Position
Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, the Project Quality Lead establishes, implements, and maintains robust quality management systems across Transmission and Distribution construction projects for a significant 80km transmission infrastructure project in the Scottish Highlands.
Responsibilities
Quality Management & Assurance:
* Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) in line with ISO Standards, client requirements, and company management systems.
* Establish inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and workmanship standards for all UIPT&D phases of construction activities.
* Ensure quality requirements are integrated into project planning, construction methodologies, and supply chain activities.
* Act as the lead adviser for all quality‑related matters with the client, designer, and supply chain.
Compliance & Governance:
* Ensure compliance with contractual, client technical, industry, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
* Manage internal and external audits, including client, certification body, and regulatory audits.
* Track, trend, and report quality performance metrics, non‑conformances, and improvement actions.
Non‑Conformance & Corrective Action:
* Lead the identification, investigation, and close‑out of non‑conformances (NCRs).
* Ensure root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
* Provide assurance that defects are effectively managed and lessons learned captured.
Construction & Operational Interface:
* Embed quality into day‑to‑day construction activities with project leaders.
* Provide quality input into method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works.
* Support first article inspections, hold points, and quality surveillance on site.
Supply Chain & Subcontractor Management:
* Assess and approve subcontractor and supplier quality documentation.
* Monitor subcontractor performance and oversee off‑site and on‑site quality.
* Support supplier audits and technical assessments.
Continuous Improvement & Culture:
* Promote a strong quality culture across site teams and the wider project organisation.
* Deliver quality briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions.
* Capture lessons learned and contribute to business‑wide improvement initiatives.
Health, Safety & Environmental Interface:
* Collaborate with HSE teams to ensure quality and safety requirements align.
* Support prevention of quality‑related safety risks, rework, and defects.
* Ensure quality processes support safe systems of work and asset reliability.
Quality Team:
* Manage day‑to‑day line supervision of the project quality team.
* Coordinate and manage contracted quality services.
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in a Quality Lead/Quality Manager role within T&D, utilities, or major infrastructure construction.
* Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality assurance principles.
* Desirable: Chartered status or professional membership (e.g., CQP, CQI, IET), Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001).
* Experience under UK DNO/TSO frameworks (e.g., National Grid, SSEN, UKPN).
* Knowledge of asset adoption, commissioning, and handover processes.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong understanding of Transmission & Distribution construction (substations, overhead lines, cable systems).
* Detailed knowledge of quality management systems and assurance methodologies.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
* Effective communicator able to challenge constructively at all levels.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis.
* Organised, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple quality priorities across complex projects.
Authority & Accountability
* Authority to stop work when serious quality non‑conformances or specification breaches are identified.
* Accountable for project quality performance and compliance outcomes.
* Responsible for escalating quality risks to project leadership when required.
Benefits
* Competitive Annual Salary: £60,750 – £74,250, with regular reviews.
* Car or Car Allowance (up to £3,750/year taxable).
* Annual leave: 34 days, including 8 public holidays.
* Death in Service: 4× Annual salary.
* Contributory Pension Scheme: Basic level – 3% employee / 6% employer contributions.
* Optional benefits: private medical cover, gym discounts, cycle‑to‑work, holiday purchase, leisure and shopping discounts.
* Remote workers: accommodation provision or support, accommodation allowance, meals/food allowance, living‑away‑from‑home allowance.
* Commitment to professional development: tailored development plans.
* National connections and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
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