QA Manager
A reputable, privately owned BM Trada Q-Mark certified contractor specialising in turnkey block restoration-covering fire door installation and maintenance as well as passive firestopping-is seeking a QA Manager (Salary: £35,000-£40,000) to help uphold high standards of safety, compliance, and quality across an expanding pipeline of fire safety projects.
The organisation currently delivers large-scale fire safety and restoration works for several of the UK's leading Build to Rent (BTR) developers, with ongoing projects across major regional cities. This role requires close collaboration with client management teams, demanding strong communication skills and the ability to represent the business professionally at a senior level.
Role Description
This is a full-time role based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the QA Manager will oversee quality assurance across multiple fire safety projects, ensuring all works comply with fire safety regulations, client requirements, third-party accreditations, and internal quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct on-site inspections and audits across live fire door, firestopping, and restoration projects.
Use Bolster Systems to record, track, and manage inspection data, photographic evidence, and QA documentation (proficiency with Bolster Systems or similar QA software is essential).
Ensure all installations meet BM Trada Q-Mark standards, manufacturer guidelines, and current fire safety regulations.
Prepare and maintain detailed QA documentation, photographic evidence, and inspection reports to support certification requirements.
Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and site management to address and close out non-conformances.
Provide technical guidance to site operatives and supervisors to ensure work is completed to the required standard.
Support the management team in developing and refining internal quality procedures and project-specific QA templates.
Monitor trends or recurring issues, recommending corrective and preventative actions to maintain consistent quality.
Stay up to date with fire protection standards, building regulations, and best practices within the passive fire sector.
Requirements
Proven experience in a Quality Assurance or Inspection role within construction or Passive Fire Protection.
Strong knowledge of Passive Fire Protection systems, relevant codes of practice, and regulatory requirements.
Solid understanding of compartmentation, fire stopping, and fire-resisting construction methods.
Proficiency in Bolster Systems for recording, tracking, and managing QA inspections (essential).
Excellent attention to detail and strong report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently on site, with willingness to travel nationwide as required.
Relevant fire protection and construction qualifications.
Full UK driving licence.
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