QA​/QC Manager

Job Description – QA/QC Manager

Overview

We are seeking a suitably qualified QA/QC Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of quality assurance and quality control across structural steel fabrication and construction operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining third-party accreditations and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain, develop, and continually improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

* Oversee quality control activities for structural steel fabrication operations.

* Ensure compliance with EN 1090 requirements up to Execution Class 3 (EXC3), including Factory Production Control (FPC) and welding quality management.

* Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC), ensuring compliance with ISO 3834-2 requirements.

* Maintain Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) databases.

* Manage welder qualification testing and maintain welder approval records in accordance with EN ISO 9606 standards.

* Coordinate and oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and ensure full traceability of inspection results.

* Liaise with clients and notified bodies during audits and quality reviews.

* Prepare and manage Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs), project quality documentation, and site quality packs.

* Issue, monitor, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), both internal and external, and coordinate client inspection notifications.

* Conduct internal audits and assess subcontractor fabrication facilities to ensure compliance with EN 1090 and ISO 9001 standards.

* Provide technical guidance to site teams on welding, inspection, and quality matters, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

* Ensure all structural steelwork activities meet applicable standards and project specifications up to EXC
3.

Candidate Requirements

* Minimum 6 years’ experience within the structural steelwork industry.

* Strong background in welding and fabrication, including inspection processes and LTQR documentation.

* CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 Welding Inspector certification.

* Proven experience acting as Responsible Welding Coordinator in accordance with ISO 3834-2 and EN 1090.

* Solid understanding of NDT methods and welding codes/standards.

* Experience conducting internal ISO 9001 and EN 1090 audits.

* Ability to effectively liaise with clients, subcontractors, certification bodies, and project teams.

* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication abilities