Quality Assurance Manager

Keltbray is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to support our major infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. Initially focused on a substantial package of enabling works and earthworks, this is a hands-on site-based role responsible for ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, inspection requirements and Keltbray's quality standards. You'll work closely with the project, engineering and site teams to embed a strong quality culture from day one, ensuring the correct controls, records and inspections are in place throughout delivery. Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality assurance activities across the project.
• Develop, implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan and associated procedures.
• Review and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), check sheets and quality records.
• Ensure enabling works and earthworks are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.
• Work closely with engineering and construction teams to ensure hold points, inspections and testing requirements are properly managed.
• Monitor site activities and carry out regular quality inspections and audits.
• Manage NCRs, defects and corrective actions through to close-out, identifying recurring issues and helping prevent rework.
• Ensure accurate quality documentation and traceability is maintained throughout the works.
• Support subcontractors and supply chain partners in meeting project quality requirements.
• Liaise with the client and project stakeholders on quality matters.
• Help drive a proactive quality culture across the project, with a strong focus on getting work right first time.
  
  Previous experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager or similar role within civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Strong experience supporting earthworks, enabling works, highways, utilities or heavy civils packages.
• Good understanding of ITPs, inspection regimes, quality documentation, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Experience working with construction drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001 principles.
• Confident working directly with site, engineering, subcontractor and client teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused approach to quality.
• Comfortable working in a site-based role on the Isle of Skye.
• Relevant construction, engineering or quality qualification would be advantageous.
  
  Our purpose is to redefine the way sustainable development is delivered. Based on our collective experience, we collaborate at the earliest stage to design and self-deliver innovative customer solutions across technically demanding built environment and infrastructure sectors. Working in partnership with our stakeholders, we are actively contributing to economic growth, social advancement and environmental protection.
  
  Enhanced package for the duration of the project
• Travel paid for and accommodation provided
• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project in the Scottish Highlands
• Long-term career opportunities across Keltbray's growing infrastructure portfolio
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A key role helping establish quality standards from the outset of the project, Extra day of annual leave for 'big' birthdays
Wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme Excellent learning & development opportunities Virtual GP Enhanced family leave