Quality Manager

Our client, a leading developer and operator of renewable energy infrastructure, is seeking a Quality Manager to join their growing team. This is a key position supporting the delivery of major solar and battery energy storage projects, ensuring robust quality standards are embedded throughout the project lifecycle from development through to operation. The Company: Our client is delivering a large-scale portfolio of renewable energy and energy storage projects that support the transition to a low-carbon future. They offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where continuous improvement, professional development, and operational excellence are at the heart of their culture. Employees are encouraged to contribute new ideas and play an active role in shaping business processes and project delivery standards.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s Quality Management System (QMS) across development, procurement, construction, and operational activities; Establish quality policies, procedures, standards, templates, and governance processes to support project delivery; Support procurement and contractor selection activities by assessing supplier quality capability and performance; Work closely with engineering, construction, and project teams to develop project-specific quality plans and assurance programmes; Implement and oversee quality assurance activities throughout project construction phases, including audits, inspections, and compliance reviews; Identify recurring quality issues and drive corrective actions, lessons learned initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes; Support the review and resolution of significant quality concerns and non-conformances across projects; Ensure asset documentation, as-built records, and quality information are complete and accurate ahead of project handover; Support operational teams with investigations into equipment failures, recurring defects, and performance issues; Promote standardisation and best practice across quality assurance processes throughout the project portfolio

Requirements

7+ years of experience in quality management within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, transmission, or major construction projects; Proven experience developing, implementing, and improving Quality Management Systems; Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality auditing principles; Experience working within multi-contractor project environments and managing quality assurance programmes; Strong understanding of engineering, construction, commissioning, and quality control processes; Experience managing non-conformance, corrective action, and continuous improvement processes; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence contractors and senior project teams

Nice to have

Lead Auditor qualifications; renewable energy experience; knowledge of ISO 14001; knowledge of ISO 45001; knowledge of ISO 55001

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance reviews; Hybrid working arrangement; Annual bonus opportunity; Career progression within a rapidly growing renewable energy business; Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant renewable energy and energy storage projects; Professional development and training support; Collaborative and inclusive working environment