Quality Assurance Manager

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to support the delivery of the landmark Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, working closely with Eni on one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement across the project, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, approved specifications, relevant legislation and industry standards.

The Role

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Project Quality Management Plan, ensuring robust quality controls are embedded throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover.

Working closely with project, engineering, construction and supply chain teams, you will provide leadership across quality assurance activities and promote a proactive quality culture across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management Plan and associated quality procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, contractual requirements, project specifications and applicable standards.
• Manage project assurance activities, including audits, inspections and quality performance reviews.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Lead the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions and close-out activities.
• Ensure appropriate quality records, inspection documentation and traceability are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with engineering and construction teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Provide quality oversight of subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support the successful completion, certification and handover of project works and associated quality documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote quality best practice across the project.
• Provide clear quality performance reporting to the senior project leadership team.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior Quality Assurance or Quality Management role within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, oil & gas, pipelines or EPC projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing project quality plans, ITPs, inspections, audits, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of construction quality assurance and engineering standards.
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors and complex supply chains.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a proactive approach to quality improvement.

Desirable

• Degree or relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered Quality Professional status or membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• Experience within major pipeline, carbon capture, energy transition or process infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience within EPC or major design-and-build environments.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.