Overview
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Oslo, Norway at Blue Fox
Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Blue Fox
Location: Oslo, Norway
Quality Manager (Client-Side QA/QC) – Major Project | Nordics
Quality Manager – Client-Side QA/QC
Location: Nordic Region
Project: Major Capital Construction Project
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (depending on candidate)
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the client-side Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) function on a major construction project in the Nordics.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in delivering complex engineering or construction projects to play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the project’s quality management systems, ensuring that all works are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, applicable standards, and client expectations.
Working closely with project management, design teams, contractors, and commissioning teams, you will drive a culture of quality across all phases of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the client-side QA/QC strategy for the project.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and project-specific quality requirements.
- Review and approve contractors’ Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance through audits, inspections, and surveillance activities.
- Manage non-conformance reporting (NCRs), corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
- Coordinate quality inspections, witness testing, and handover documentation.
- Produce quality reports and KPIs for senior project stakeholders.
- Promote continuous improvement and best practice across the project team.
- Support commissioning and project close-out by ensuring quality records are complete and compliant.
About You
You will be a proactive and collaborative quality professional with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
You should have:
- Significant experience in QA/QC management on major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Experience working in a client-side, EPCM, or owner’s representative role.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Experience managing contractor quality performance.
- Proven ability to lead audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes.
- Excellent understanding of construction quality documentation and project handover requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders.
- Fluency in English is essential; a Nordic language would be advantageous.
Desirable Experience
- Data Centres
- Industrial or Manufacturing Facilities
- Pharmaceutical Projects
- Energy or Power Projects
- Large-Scale Infrastructure
- Mission Critical Environments
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001) desirable.
- Professional Quality or Engineering certifications are advantageous.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on a landmark project in the Nordic region.
- High-profile client-side role with significant project influence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package (or attractive contract rates).
- Collaborative international project environment.
- Excellent long-term career prospects.
If you are an experienced Quality Manager with a passion for delivering excellence on major projects, we would like to hear from you.
