Job Description
Quality Assurance (QA) Manager
* Location: Reading
* Project Type: MOD Framework New Build & Refurbishment
* Duration: Temporary to Permanent
* Rate: Up to £320 per day
We are working with a leading Main Contractor delivering a long-term MOD framework in Reading, offering a secure pipeline of work for a minimum of 3 years, with potential for further extension. The project comprises a combination of new build and refurbishment schemes, forming part of a wider defence infrastructure programme. The new build elements will include a variety of structures such as office buildings, training facilities, storage units, and ancillary buildings, constructed using a mix of steel frame and reinforced concrete (RC) frame construction methods. Refurbishment works will involve upgrades to existing MOD facilities, including internal reconfigurations, M&E enhancements, and fabric repairs within live operational environments.
Security Clearance Required
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to undergo security vetting
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) plans in line with MOD standards
* Implement and monitor quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and surveillance checks to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
* Manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring all work is properly documented and traceable
* Collaborate with construction, design, and commercial teams to ensure quality is embedded from pre-construction through to handover
* Report non-conformances, manage root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement
* Ensure all quality records and documentation are properly compiled, maintained, and handed over
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a QA/QC Manager on major construction projects, ideally within MOD or similarly regulated environments
* Strong working knowledge of quality management systems, ITPs, and industry standards
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to compliance and improvement
* Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence project teams
* Relevant qualifications in Quality Management or Engineering preferred
* Eligibility for security clearance is essential
Whats on Offer:
* Long-term opportunity on a secure MOD framework project
* Temporary to permanent pathway with a respected main contractor
* Work on technically challenging and high-profile infrastructure schemes
* Opportunity to shape quality culture and standards across a multi-year framework
To apply for this role please send your CV through the portal or get in contact with Sam Marsden at Falcon Green directly.
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