Quality Assurance Manager
Role: MEP Quality Assurance Manager - West London - £350-£450 per day
The project is a high profile refurbishment circa £35m MEP and will run through to the end of 2027.
Responsibilities:
* Develop Project Quality Plan: Update the project-specific Quality Management Plan, aligned with Costain & Heathrow's major project standards and ISO 9001.
* Audit Schedule: Plan and conduct regular internal audits and supply chain audits to ensure sub-contractor adherence
* Continuous Improvement: Monitor quality metrics to identify trends, root causes of defects, and implement corrective actions.
* Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs): Develop, Review, approve, and oversee the execution of MEPH-specific ITPs for all systems (e.g., HVAC, smoke extraction, low-voltage distribution, power & lighting, public health systems plus Fire Alarm, BMS & Lighting Control Systems).
* Site Inspections: In conjunction with the Quality Engineers Conduct regular physical walk-downs to verify that installation matches approved construction drawings, and technical specifications.
* Material Verification: Ensure all incoming components have correct manufacturer certifications, factory acceptance testing (FAT) data, and meet aviation fire-retardant standards.
* Gateway Process: Manage quality documentation.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the GC Quality Assurance team, independent testers, and local building control.
* Asset Handover (AO/AD): Contribute to the complex technical handover documentation to smoothly transition the build from construction to operations.
* NCR Management: Issue, track, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when materials or installations fail to meet standards.
* Snagging Oversight: Drive the "Right First Time" culture to minimize final snagging lists and eliminate rework costs.
* Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into technical failures or recurring installation issues on site.
* SAT Coordination: Witness and verify Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for critical MEPH plant and life safety systems in Conjunction with the Commissioning Manager
* Commissioning: Hand over completed ITP packs to the Commissioning Manager for CTP process to commence