Job Description

Intertek is a leading global provider of Assurance, Inspection, Testing and Certification services, operating in more than 100 countries worldwide. We support clients across complex industrial sectors by ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and sustainability throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Intertek is currently seeking a Site Quality Manager to join an industrial construction project. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating all QA/QC activities on site, acting as the main focal point with clients, contractors and third parties, and ensuring full compliance with contractual, regulatory and quality requirements during project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Site Quality Plan for all construction site activities, in coordination with the Project Quality Manager.
• Act as the single point of contact and accountable person for all QA/QC project activities in front of clients, contractors and third parties.
• Lead and supervise the Site Quality Management Team, including Area QC Engineers, QA Engineers, Welding/NDE Engineers, Lead QC Inspectors, Discipline Inspectors and Certification Engineers.
• Participate in the selection and interview process of the site Quality Construction team.
• Ensure construction personnel are familiar with quality objectives and requirements, and develop and deliver quality induction and training programs.
• Review and approve Subcontractors’ quality plans and procedures, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements.
• Perform and oversee QA/QC activities for the assigned project and/or construction contract.
• Verify compliance with contractual and quality requirements during construction, erection and installation activities.
• Ensure that all required quality documentation, QCPs, inspection and test records are available in line with the construction schedule.
• Interface daily with subcontractors and monitor their compliance with quality requirements
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of quality records within both Service Provider and Subcontractor organizations.
• Coordinate and liaise with third-party inspection bodies as required.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the Site Quality Management System (QMS) through planned audits and reviews.
• Identify, report and manage QA/QC deviations and non-conformities, defining recovery actions and following up until closure.
• Contribute to the technical evaluation of bids related to Construction Scope of Work (SOW).
• Support the preparation of Subcontractor and Inspection Agency performance evaluations
• Manage and update QA/QC deliverables using applicable IT tools (e.g. EasyPlant, GAIA).
• Analyze contractor data and monitor Site Quality KPIs
• Ensure subcontractor completion records and documentation are properly developed to enable a smooth Mechanical Completion and handover
• Identify, investigate and report major quality issues or failures
• Coordinate with the Site Project Control Manager on weekly and monthly site progress reports
• Review Test Packs and the Final Quality Construction Dossier

Requirements

Education

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of site-based experience, preferably in industrial construction projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems and Site Quality Management.
• Experience in construction quality control and contractor supervision.
• Familiarity with audits, KPIs and quality documentation management.

Software

• Microsoft Office.

Languages

• Spanish: fluent.
• English: C1 level
• Portuguese: an asset.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on large-scale international industrial projects
• Integration into a global and highly respected organization in the testing, inspection and certification sector.
• Professional development within a multidisciplinary and international environment
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and project requirements.
• Exposure to high-level clients and complex construction environments.