Fit Quality Manager

A leading main contractor are seeking an experienced Fit-Out Quality Manager to join a major data centre project in Slough on a contract basis.

This is a position responsible for overseeing quality across the fit-out works, ensuring that installation, finishes and associated construction activities are delivered to the required standards, specifications and programme.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction fit-out, QA/QC and quality management, ideally gained on large-scale commercial, industrial, data centre or other technically complex projects.

• Take responsibility for quality management across the fit-out package.
• Develop, implement and maintain Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review approved drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Ensure fit-out works are completed in accordance with project requirements and relevant standards.
• Undertake regular site inspections and quality audits.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and quality hold/witness points.
• Monitor subcontractor workmanship and quality performance.
• Review and manage ITRs, RFIs, NCRs, observations and corrective actions.
• Identify quality issues at an early stage and drive timely resolution.
• Work closely with subcontractors to ensure defects and non-conformances are effectively closed out.
• Monitor finishes, installation quality and general workmanship.
• Manage snagging and ensure outstanding works are closed out to the required standard.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records.
• Ensure quality documentation is completed progressively and not left until project completion.
• Attend quality, coordination and progress meetings as required.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Provide regular quality reporting to the project management team.
• Ensure all quality documentation is complete and suitable for final handover.

• Proven experience as a Fit-Out Quality Manager, QA/QC Manager, Quality Engineer or Construction Quality Manager.
• Strong experience delivering quality on major construction projects.
• A detailed understanding of fit-out and finishing works.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Strong knowledge of ITPs, inspection records, NCRs, RFIs, snagging and quality documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction quality standards and inspection processes.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under programme pressure.
• Relevant construction, engineering or quality qualification, or equivalent industry experience.