Quality Assurance Manager

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.