Quality Lead, Barrow in Furness

The Quality Lead will provide dedicated quality assurance leadership for the SGF project at Barrow. This role serves as the primary QA authority on the project, ensuring all QA and QC activities are delivered to the required standards. The Quality Lead will guide, support, and oversee the work of all QA and QC personnel assigned to the project, ensuring alignment with project objectives, regulatory requirements, and internal quality processes. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

• Lead and coordinate the QA/QC team across all project phases
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspectors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Ensure all works adhere to applicable codes (e.g., ASME, ISO, BS, EN standards).
• Maintain accurate and auditable quality records.
• Produce regular quality reports, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Ensure full traceability and document control through project lifecycle.
• Support compilation of final turnover dossiers and lifetime quality records (LQRs).

• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory QA/QC role.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ASME, ISO, BS/EN).
• Experience with auditing and quality management systems.
• Significant experience in QA/QC.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001) (Desirable)
• Certifications such as CSWIP, PCN, or equivalent in welding/NDT inspection (Desirable)

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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