Role: Quality Assurance Manager Location: Cheshire Duration: Permanent Salary: Up to £65,000 Key Responsibilities a nd Accountabilities Ensure full compliance with the company Quality process requirements. Apply appropriate governance and oversight to quality requirements for Specialist Services. Compile a surveillance plan to address Quality related risks associated with the Specialist services Operations Portfolio. Complete internal audits in line with agreed surveillance plan across the Specialist Services business units. Reviewing, commenting on and assisting with the mark-up of Quality Plans, Quality Programmes and Project Quality Documents. Assisting Project Managers and Site Managers in carrying out surveillance, inspection and audit visits to manufacturers and sub-contractors on or off site as required. Acting as team champion for Quality Assurance by: Being first point of contact with both the business and the clients QA Groups. Ensuring the project activities comply with Corporate Quality standards & procedures. Acting as first point of contact for advice on Quality Plans and Quality arrangements for Specialist Services. Identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities within the Project Delivery System (PDS) and associated Quality Management System. Assisting in maintaining supply chain & contractor quality arrangements; including monitoring of their quality plans, method statements and other procedures. Establish, monitor, and supporting change management including Design Change Notifications (DCN) and Early Warnings / Compensation Events. Maintaining and logging of surveillance close outs, non-conformities and associated trend analysis. Complete a monthly report on quality performance identifying good practices and any deteriorating trends to the Specialist Services Senior leadership Team. Assisting with document control issues, including project close out and archiving activities Contribute to Lessons Learnt process throughout the Project lifecycle Essential HNC/HND qualifications in Quality Management Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management standards and guidelines including the current versions of BS EN ISO09001 Internal and external Auditor in Quality Management. Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management practices, methods and processes. This should include experience within Projects Quality Management Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, including phasing and contingency planning, together with testing and handover Able to provide expert knowledge to support the governance and oversight of the Quality requirements Experience should include a focus on safety performance management and effective influencing of construction teams (Both Internal Staff and Specialist Contractors). Desirable Highly Regulated Industries experience Life Sciences Industry specific experience GMP knowledge Nuclear Industry experience Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.