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.