QA ManagerCumbernauld, with regular site travel£32,000 – £40,000 depending on experiencePermanent, full-timeOffice and site-basedWinsearch is proud to partner with an established specialist roofing, cladding and façade contractor looking to appoint a QA Manager.This is a genuine development opportunity. The client is open to either an experienced roofing, cladding or façade installer looking to move into quality management, or a recent construction graduate interested in building a specialist career in quality assurance.You don’t necessarily need to have been a QA Manager before. Practical understanding, attention to detail and the confidence to maintain quality standards across live projects will be more important than your current job title.The RoleBased from the Cumbernauld office, you’ll split your time between office-based quality coordination and inspections across roofing, cladding, rainscreen and remediation projects.You’ll check that works are being completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and manufacturers’ requirements. You’ll also maintain the photographic and written evidence needed to demonstrate that installations have been completed correctly.This is not a purely administrative position. You’ll need to be comfortable on active construction sites, speaking with experienced installers and identifying issues before work is covered up or reaches final inspection.What You’ll Be DoingCarrying out quality inspections across roofing, cladding and façade projectsChecking installations against drawings, specifications and approved detailsInspecting work at key stages before areas are closed upReviewing fixings, brackets, rails, insulation, membranes and cladding systemsChecking flashings, penetrations, interfaces and weathering detailsProducing clear photographic and written inspection recordsCompleting quality checklists and supporting Inspection and Test PlansIdentifying defects and non-conforming workRaising and tracking corrective actionsReinspecting remedial work before closing quality issuesChecking materials delivered to site against project requirementsSupporting product identification and traceabilityWorking with fitters, supervisors and project teams to improve standardsSupporting snagging, completion inspections and project handoverMaintaining organised project quality filesHelping improve QA procedures, checklists and reporting processesSupporting quality briefings and lessons-learned reviewsWhat They’re Looking ForMy client will consider candidates through one of three routes:Experienced Installer or SupervisorYou may currently work as a:Roofing or cladding installerRainscreen fitterFaçade installerLead FitterWorking ForepersonCladding SupervisorSite SupervisorYou’ll need strong practical knowledge, the ability to interpret drawings and a reputation for caring about workmanship and detail. Training can be provided around formal inspections, reporting and quality documentation.Recent Construction GraduateRelevant degree backgrounds could include:Construction ManagementBuilding SurveyingArchitectural TechnologyCivil or Structural EngineeringConstruction EngineeringQuality ManagementYou’ll need strong written skills, confidence working on active construction sites and a genuine interest in roofing, cladding and façade systems.Existing Quality ProfessionalYou may already work as a:Quality InspectorQA CoordinatorAssistant Quality ManagerSite Quality EngineerClerk of WorksConstruction Quality AdvisorExperience within façades, roofing, cladding or specialist subcontracting would be particularly useful.RequirementsEssential:Strong attention to detailOrganised and methodical approachConfidence communicating with installers and project teamsAbility to maintain clear written and photographic recordsComfortable splitting time between the office and live sitesPractical problem-solving abilityBasic Microsoft Office skillsWillingness to travel to projectsFull UK driving licence, or the ability to obtain one within an agreed periodGenuine interest in construction quality and external-envelope systemsDesirable:Roofing, cladding, rainscreen or façade installation experienceRelevant construction or engineering degreeCSCS cardSSSTS or SMSTSIPAF or PASMAWorking at Height trainingExperience with ITPs, quality checklists or non-conformance reportsKnowledge of ISO 9001Fire-remediation or cavity-barrier experienceManufacturer-specific system trainingAutoCAD or technical drawing experienceAbout YouYou’ll be observant, practical and comfortable taking responsibility for the standard of work being delivered.You should be confident enough to challenge incorrect or poor-quality installation, but able to do so constructively and maintain a good relationship with site teams.The right person will understand that quality assurance is not simply about finding faults at the end of a project. The aim is to identify potential issues early, help teams get the installation right first time and maintain the evidence needed for inspection, handover and compliance.What’s In It For You£32,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experienceGenuine opportunity to move into quality managementPermanent role with a specialist roofing and cladding contractorMix of office and site-based workTraining and professional developmentExposure to roofing, rainscreen, recladding and fire-remediation projectsSupport from experienced construction and project professionalsOpportunity to influence installation standards across the businessLong-term career development within construction quality assuranceIf you’re an experienced fitter looking to move away from full-time installation, a construction graduate seeking a specialist career, or an existing Quality Inspector ready for greater responsibility, contact Winsearch for a confidential discussion.INDWINOur clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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