40 Qa Manager jobs in London

Location: Cheshunt
Salary: 50,000.00 - 60,000 + bonus

Summary:
Are you a seasoned Quality Assurance professional ready to lead a high-performing team in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to drive operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across quality systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of operational plans to ensure smooth QA function across all departments.
• Oversee compliance with internal quality systems and external regulatory standards.
• Manage internal audits, external inspections, and quality risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance quality awareness and staff competence.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to optimise quality outcomes and operational efficiency.

Experience:

• Degree-qualified in a scientific discipline (e.g., microbiology, biology, biomedical sciences) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in quality assurance within a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, GMP/GDP principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in leading audits, managing CAPAs, and interpreting quality metrics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in data analysis tools, LIMS, and Microsoft Office.

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CSS Recruitment are looking for a QA Manager on a large commercial project.

What you need:

- Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) experience.

- Usage of DOME. 

- Previous commercial experience.

- Previous work references.

1 year of work minimum. 

Please contact Emma at CSS for further details and to apply. 

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Mechanical QA Manager based in Windlesham on a permanent basis.

Role Overview
You will lead quality assurance activities across high profile projects in sectors such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, and Power Generation. Your role will ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain project-specific Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) in alignment with client specifications and quality management system.
* Lead and mentor the mechanical QA team, fostering a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement. Conduct training sessions to enhance team competencies.
* Ensure adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards and GMP requirements. Perform internal audits and coordinate with external auditors to maintain certification.
* Evaluate and monitor supplier performance, ensuring that materials and services meet quality standards. Address non-conformances and implement corrective actions as necessary.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding quality matters. Provide regular quality reports and updates, addressing any client concerns promptly.
* Analyse quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Lead initiatives to enhance quality processes and reduce defects.
* Oversee the compilation and delivery of quality documentation, including turnover packs and as-built records, ensuring smooth project handovers to clients.

Required Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years in mechanical quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within the construction or engineering sector.
* Experience in Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, or Power Generation projects is essential.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with quality management software is advantageous.
* Strong understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, pipework, public health, etc.)
* SMSTS

Benefits
Full package available

Mechanical QA Manager
Surrey
2 year Contract

1st Step Solutions are looking for an experienced Mechanical QA Manager in the Surrey area on behalf of a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor.

Role:
The Mechanical QA Manager will oversee the quality assurance processes for mechanical systems and installations, ensuring they meet project specifications, regulatory standards, and best practices. This involves developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting inspections, managing documentation, and collaborating with project teams and clients.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Oversee the mechanical quality assurance process across all phases of a project, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and standards.
* Create and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, QA checklists, and other quality-related documents.
* Perform regular on-site inspections and quality audits to verify adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.
* Ensure all quality-related activities are tracked, recorded, and documented according to client and contract requirements.
* Oversee mechanical system testing procedures (e.g., pressure tests, functional tests) and support the commissioning process.
* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues and ensure smooth project execution.
* Support the collation and review of handover documentation for client acceptance, ensuring all mechanical systems are properly documented and ready for use.
* Proactively identify potential quality problems and work with the site team to implement effective solutions.
* Ensure all quality records are accurate, complete, and readily available for review.
* Provide regular updates and reports on quality performance to senior management and other stakeholders.
* Ensure all mechanical installations and processes comply with relevant regulations and standards.
* Offer technical guidance and support to site operatives on quality-related matters.

Skills and Experience Required:
* An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above.
* SMSTS.
* CSCS Skill Card - Black Card desirable
* Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical QA Manager.
* Strong understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, pipework, public health, etc.).
* Experience in developing and implementing QA/QC procedures and documentation.
* Proficiency in conducting site inspections, audits, and system walkdowns.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
* Experience with testing and commissioning procedures.
* Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours with regards to site health and safety.
* Experience in dealing with mechanical sub-contractors.
* IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
* Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments, commissioning, and handover requirements.

M&E QA Manager
City of London
Contract

1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E QA Manager in London. The ideal candidate must have previous commercial experience with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor.

In this role you will manage the safety, technical standard and quality of works undertaken within the business unit/site, including design and drawing reviews, supports and fixings, and adherence to the quality control management system.

Duties:
- Demonstrate appropriate health and safety awareness, ensuring the safety first and foremost is visible and alive through all project activities.
- Undertake factory testing of major items of plant and equipment, reporting defective materials and ensuring corrective action.
- Manage cross departmental risk mitigation processes and procedures.
- In conjunction with project management, ensure all operatives hold the necessary qualifications and competencies.
- Ensure manufacturers training is undertaken on site before installation.
- Maintain and manage local records where required and promote best practice.
- Ensure notifications from SHE and central engineering are disseminated to all operations teams.
- Carry out tool box talks and presentations as required.
- Review and comment on work-in progress design drawings to ensure accurate and incorporated.
- Ensure the inspection and test plan is produced, maintained and monitored to comply with industry standards/legislation.
- Ensure appropriate test records and certifications are produced and test equipment is suitably calibrated and certified.
- Undertake regular site inspections and produce site specific QC audit reports, highlighting non-compliance, quality defects and trends.
- Ensure commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with legislation.
- Ensure all snag defects have been completed as required by the main contractor.

Requirements:
--Hold a current CSCS Skilled card in mechanical or electrical trade.
- SMSTS/SMSTS.
- Experience on working on large commercial projects.

MEP QA/QC Manager Opportunity - Leading M&E Contractor - Exciting London Projects

MK Search are working closely with one of Europe's biggest and most reputable M&E contractors who have a big presence in the data centre, commercial and pharmaceutical construction sectors. Due to recent growth they are looking to engage with an experienced QA/QC Manager for their London team.

They have recently won two new prestigious commercial projects in Central London which are expected to last for 2-3 years and have MEP values exceeding 15-20m each.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and monitoring an extensive quality control system across multiple disciplines.
• Creating detailed and comprehensive processes in accordance to company standards.
• Conducting both internal and client QA meetings to highlight issues and offer solutions.
• Track performance amongst internal team and subcontractors, highlight patterns to present findings to directors.
• Review all quality documentations and clarify they are in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Assist the construction team with support relating to the quality of install and inspections.
• Conduct client inspections upon handover.
• Using excel skills to create master trackers which incorporate current project status and issues, and developing KPIs amongst the various teams.
• Standardising the quality system across multiple jobs, giving a better understanding of where jobs succeed and fail, using data driven analysis.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working on high value construction projects, ideally commercial buildings.
• Right to work in the UK.

If this would be of interest, please apply to find out more.

QA/QC Electrical Manager Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure London

An established UK contractor delivering mission-critical projects across London and the South East is hiring an experienced QA/QC Electrical Manager to oversee quality compliance and installation integrity on a major high-tech infrastructure programme.

Known for engineering excellence, this firm offers a strong pipeline of larg.

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You will like

Working in QA in Elstree near Watford for this global pharmaceutical firm, providing medicine and essential medical products, to people worldwide before, during & after the Covid-19 pandemic. They prioritise emerging markets, partnering with innovative companies to deliver their products to the regions they cannot reach and are renowned for quality in time-critical, temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics and GDP compliance.

You will like

The Quality Assurance Associate QA Associate job itself where you will be working in a QA team of 3 and reporting to the QA Manager engaging with departments across the organisation.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of quality-related activities, including excursions, supplier and customer qualifications, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk mitigation efforts. This role requires close collaboration with the Responsible Person (RP/RPi) and other departments across the business.  More specifically:

• Support the QA Manager in executing assigned Quality Assurance (QA) responsibilities.
li>Ensure all planned, scheduled, and unplanned QA activities are carried out, documented, and reported in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist in the management and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
< i>Promote and embed continuous improvement principles across QA processes and documentation.

Quality Management System

• Maintain and regularly update the Training Matrix and Schedule, coordinating with department managers and QA to ensure all training is current and compliant.
li>Monitor and manage the Document Control Log, ensuring accurate tracking of all controlled documents.
• Oversee the lifecycle of quality documents (SOPs, Work Instructions, Forms, Policies, etc.), from training and implementation to archiving and secure storage.
• Provide administrative support to the QA Department
• Assist in the planning and preparation for internal and external audits and inspections.

Change Control, CAPA, and Deviation Management

• Track, update, and support the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and compliance with procedures related to change controls, deviations, complaints, and internal GDP audit follow-ups.
• Assist in the investigation and documentation of quality incidents.

Qualification and Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct regular compliance checks using MHRA and other regulatory resources.
• Shadow / support internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to GDP and company standards.
• Carry out monthly compliance checks on import/export processes.
• Support the retrieval, review, and closure of temperature monitoring reports.
• Assist departments in conducting customer and supplier bona fide checks.

Staff Training Administration

• Administer competency assessments linked to SOP training.
• Notify relevant staff of upcoming or overdue competency tests, referencing the training matrix.
• Receive tests and maintain accurate training records.
• Inform line managers of any non-compliance, including failed assessments or missed deadlines.

Quality Risk Management

• Support Quality Risk Management and route qualification activities.
• Understand and support validation activities.

You will have

To be successful as Quality Assurance Associate QA you will bring proven experience in Good Distribution Practice (GDP) quality systems, SOP development, temperature excursion handling, and KPI management. Plus a  healthy mix of the following

li>Experience in utilising quality system processes (such as, Audit, Deviations, CAPA, Change Control)
• Excellent administrative and people skills
• Strong communication skills, with excellent English language skills, (oral and written)
• A good team player demonstrating a willingness to learn, improve and adapt
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with experience of route cause analysis
• Possess the ability to work productively and diligently, with initiative and drive, under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining high-quality standards
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, especially, Word, Excel and Power Point

You will get

As QA Associate you will enjoy competitive salary ~£35K-£40K DOE + Bonus + Package

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To Quality Assurance Associate QA Associate pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to (url removed)  

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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. As the Quality Assurance Engineer, you will provide an independent visibility and assurance that manufacturing and related processes are applied across all Projects.

Role: Quality Assurance Engineer
Pay: Up to 38 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance : BPPS, Security clearance required, UK Eye only project

Responsibilities

• Support and advice on all aspects of quality within Manufacturing UK; apply quality expertise to critical business issues to support business excellence, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Provide quality assurance assistance to Manufacturing UK in support of manufacturing excellence. Including development and delivery of quality awareness and other training.
• Supporting Manufacturing UK on all programmes to achieve cost, time and quality targets.
• Provide appropriate level of support to improve the effectivity of processes within the Company Business Management System and ensure they are correctly tailored for Manufacturing UK.
• Confirm through a programme of independent assessments and audits that processes and quality requirements are being successfully implemented, applied and improved. Provide reports to Management that identifies the outcome of audits and issues. Monitor and facilitate the progression of any improvements from audit activities and the timely closure of identified issues.
• Maintaining strong links with Quality Assurance colleagues across sites across UK and overseas to enable the dissemination and achievement of Quality Objectives within Manufacturing UK.
• Work with Quality Assurance Managers and other functions to define appropriate risk reduction strategies/action plans
• Facilitation and/or support to various levels of Non-Conformance Review Panels
• Analysis of non-conformance defect data and acting on this data to undertake problem solving investigations identifying defect root cause and corrective action implementation

Essential Requirements

• Ideally qualified to minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject.
• Quality professional, experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement in an engineering / manufacturing environment.
• Experience using both risk management and practical problem solving tools e.g. 8D, 5Y, PFMEA etc.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Quality Auditing experience
• Knowledge and experience of International standards such as EN9100/AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, AS9146, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Capability to identify sustainable business improvements & ensure effective implementation
• Recognise and understand internal and external customer requirements, and respond to them
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks
• Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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