Quality Manager

About the role

The Quality Manager will lead the quality assurance and control processes for the design, manufacturing and installation of substations across the UK. This senior position ensures compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality team.
• Develop, implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) for substation projects.
• Ensure compliance with National Grid, IEC, BS EN and ISO 9001 standards, as well as health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee quality assurance across design, procurement, manufacturing and installation phases.
• Conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management and site teams to meet quality standards.
• Work with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve non‑conformances.
• Maintain and improve documentation, reporting and compliance records.
• Provide training and mentorship on quality best practices.
• Perform regular site visits across the UK.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management or a related field.
• CQI qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in quality management within the power, transmission or substation industry.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.
• Experience working as a solo contributor and with Distribution Network Operators.
• Experience with UVDB Achilles accreditation.
• Experience with National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) accreditation.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• CQI qualification
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• UVDB Achilles accreditation
• National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) accreditation

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options (role dependent)
• Life insurance – 4× annual salary
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – remote private GP access 24/7, 365 days a year