Skilled Careers is partnering with a Sussex based main contractor that has secured multiple refurbishment projects across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Kent. Due to the increase in workload it is now time to increase the size of their SHEQ team by recruiting a construction focused Quality Assurance Manager.
Position: Quality Assurance Manager / QA Manager
Base location: East Sussex
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £ neg (DOE) + package
Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)
Vacancy reference: 83967
Why apply for this role
25 days of holiday per year plus Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
A welcoming team with a supportive culture and a great project teams with exceptional talent and experience
You would be joining a well established business that is sustainably growing and a strong work winner in the local area.
The company:
A Sussex based leading contractor that specialise in refurbishment contracts in occupied complexes across the East and West of the county.
The role:
As Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead the implementation and oversight of the project quality assurance and control systems, ensuring that all works meet contractual, regulatory, and client expectations across multiple schemes. You will collaborate closely with construction, design, and supply chain teams to embed a culture of right-first-time delivery across all stages of the projects. Key responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan
Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company quality procedures
Manage inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality records
Conduct audits, inspections, and supplier quality reviews
Provide quality-related training and support to site teams
Interface with client representatives and third-party stakeholders on quality matters
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project lifecycle
About you and your skills:
Proven experience in a Quality Assurance Manager role within large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
Background with Tier 1 contractors or major projects is highly desirable
Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 and quality management systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Relevant degree or professional qualification in construction, engineering or quality management
Practical application of WIRs, MIRs, ITPs/ITAPs
Construction quality assurance and inspection regimes
Regulatory compliance and audit processes
Experience managing large, complex supply chains and driving QA compliance
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