About the role
The Engineering Technical Quality & Assurance Manager is a newly created and critical role within Edinburgh Airport’s Engineering function. You will be responsible for providing technical assurance, quality oversight, and compliance verification across all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building systems within capital projects, refurbishment programmes, and day-to-day operational engineering works delivered by internal teams and external suppliers.
Operating across a live, complex, 24/7 airport environment, the role ensures that construction, maintenance, and engineering activities are carried out safely, compliantly, and to the highest professional standards. You will work closely with project teams, the Contractor Control Registration Unit (CCRU), engineering colleagues, retail partners, and specialist contractors to ensure excellent technical governance and consistent quality outcomes.
We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise, a background in quality assurance or Clerk of Works–style inspection, and a proactive approach to maintaining safety, compliance, and operational performance.
You can find out more about the team here
About the Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this role will be comprised of two stages. The first stage will be a conversational interview with our Senior Engineering Manager – Compliance and Contracts, and another member of our Engineering team. For successful candidates, the second interview will be a competency based interview, with our Head of Engineering and Senior Engineering Manager, which will include a presentation which will be confirmed on invite to interview.
Please note, a more detailed job description will be shared with successful candidates on invite to interview, or by request. We anticipate shortlisting candidates week commencing 15th December, with a view to holding interviews at the start of 2026.
We are committed to supporting diverse ways of thinking and working, so if you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know on your application. You can find out more about our interview process and the types of questions we may ask here.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead quality assurance efforts, managing a portfolio of internal and external project works through all phases—from design development to commissioning, testing, and handover.
- Inspect and report on all areas of project delivery to maintain quality standards, identify defects, and ensure compliance with airport engineering standards and British regulations (including BS7671, BS5839, BS5266).
- Monitor and verify MEP installations against approved drawings, specifications, and energy/sustainability standards.
- Coordinate and conduct regular site inspections, raising early warnings on issues identified, and ensuring timely resolution.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Inspection, Test and Assurance Plans (ITAs), ensuring all activities are documented and completed prior to project handover.
- Manage and utilise the airport’s performance tools to track quality and compliance activities, including Keystone or similar platforms.
- Prepare and deliver clear, structured daily/weekly reports on progress, quality, and compliance to senior management teams
- Develop and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
- Monitor performance of contractors and suppliers against KPIs and SLAs, ensuring they are compliant with CDM regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act and Electricity at Work Regulations.
- Apply structured problem solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, DMFEA) to improve reliability and mitigate operational risks.
- Establish project assurance plans for infrastructure works, including landside, airside, retail and refurbishment projects.