Quality Lead

## Quality Lead Apply locations:
Power T&D Alnesstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100435

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

* Our company is split into two business areas:
* ** Utility Infrastructure** –     Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

** Social Infrastructure** -     Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.  Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.
** Role

Title:

Project Quality Lead – Transmission & Distribution
**** Introduction:
** As the UK transitions towards a low‐carbon energy system under the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, resilient and flexible electricity infrastructure is critical. United Infrastructure supports this transition by delivering fully integrated power infrastructure solutions across transmission and distribution networks. As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we deliver end-to-end design, construction, and maintenance of electrical networks up to 400kV.
** What are we looking for:
** As part of our services, the Power Transmission & Distribution (UIPT&D) team are seeking a full time Project Quality Lead to support the quality management processes and controls in the delivery of a significant project to our client.

The project, based in Alness, Scotland, is to construct and install energy transmission infrastructure covering approximately 80km of the Scottish Highlands between Loch Buidhe to Beauly.
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* About the role:

** Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, the Project Quality Lead is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality management systems across Transmission and Distribution construction projects.

The role ensures that all works are delivered in full compliance with contractual requirements, client specifications, statutory obligations, and applicable standards, while driving a strong culture of right‐first‐time delivery and continual improvement.

The role operates as a key member of the project HSEQ leadership team and provides assurance to both internal management and the client that quality risks are effectively controlled throughout the project lifecycle.
** Other responsibilities of the role include:**
* ** Quality Management & Assurance
*** Develop, implement, and maintain the
** Project Quality Plan (PQP)
** in line with ISO Standards, client requirements, and company management systems.
* Establish inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and workmanship standards for all UIPT&D phases of construction activities (e.g. Ground Investigation, Design, overhead lines and structures)
* Ensure quality requirements are fully integrated into project planning, construction methodologies, and supply chain activities.
* Act as the lead adviser for all quality‐related matters with the client, designer, and supply chain.
* ** Compliance & Governance
*** Ensure compliance with:  + Contractual quality requirements  + Client technical specifications  + Industry standards (e.g. BS, IEC, EN)  + Statutory and regulatory obligations
* Manage internal and external audits, including client, certification body, and regulatory audits.
* Track, trend, and report quality performance metrics, non‐conformances, and improvement actions.
* ** Non‐Conformance & Corrective Action
*** Lead the identification, investigation, and close‐out of non‐conformances (NCRs).
* Ensure root cause analysis is completed and…