What do Quality Assurance (QA) Managers do?
The information contained in this career of the week is kindly provided by Hobson & Porter, a local award-winning construction & maintenance firm operating across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region.
The QA Manager ensures that all the company services and activities meet and maintain set standards. The QA Manager develops the procedures within the organisation in conjunction with the department head to ensure compliance with quality standard requirements. They will carry out inspections and keep detailed records to evidence the work is carried out to the highest possible quality.
Day to day activities may include:
- Developing company quality procedures, standards and specifications
- Matching processes to standards
- Co-ordinating activity required to meet quality standards
- Conducting internal audits and inspections
- Writing Management and technical reports
- Collecting and sharing statistics
- Following legal regulations
- Chairing external audit meetings with the certified quality organisation for the business
Skills required
An understanding of the construction industry, buildings and construction
Thorough with a high attention to detail
Awareness of business management
Able to use own initiative
Persistence and determination
Excellent team working, communications and presentation skills
Analytical thinking abilities
Project management/leadership skills
Good maths skills
Career path and progression
As a QA Manager you could progress to a more senior role and become a Project Director or alternatively become a self-employed consultant.
What can I expect to earn?
Salaries for this role are dependent on experience. Examples are as follows:
- Newly trained QA Manager £25,000 - £30,000
- Trained with experience QA Manager £30,000 to £45,000
- Senior QA Manager £45,000 to £55,000
What subjects should I study?
Useful subjects to study could include maths, English, geography, business studies, or economics.
How can I start my career?
There are various routes to become a QA Manager these include:
- University - BSc Business Studies, Administration, Production Management
- College - Business, Construction Management or Engineering
- Apprenticeship - Administration, Construction, Engineering - L4 Quality Practitioner
- Direct Employment with training
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