Quality Assurance Manager - Construction; TS​/SCI poly

Quality Assurance Manager - Construction (TS/SCI poly required)

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The location of this project is Harrogate, United Kingdom. This position requires relocation to Harrogate, UK and the project duration is 20 months. This position also requires an active Top Secret clearance and CI Polygraph.

Position Description

The Quality Assurance Manager shall provide project support, quality assurance oversight, and day‑to‑day oversight.

• Review, document and report on DBOM contractor’s adherence to construction and material quality standards.
• Review, document and report on DBOM contractor’s use of industry best practices.
• Review, document and report on DBOM contractor’s adherence to contract and project documents.
• Review, document and report on the DBOM contractor’s coordination with other contracted projects.
• Perform routine and scheduled inspections of the construction site.
• Attend and document DBOM contractor’s daily tailgate briefings.
• Maintain site documents and daily logs of:
  • Personnel/Companies working at site.
  • Daily events, accomplishments, incidents, material usage and milestones met.
  • Material and work deficiencies.

• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM‑C) certification, or similar.
• Experience in commissioning large projects.
• Knowledge of the 3‑phase quality system.

• Hold a current construction safety certification.
• Knowledge of SCIF building construction in accordance with ICD 705.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Design‑Build Institute of America (DBIA), or other advanced certifications.
• Strong electrical background, with experience with generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health, your well‑being, your security and your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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