Project Quality Control Coordinator

Company Description

Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history.

In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish.

By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the country.

Job Description

The Quality Coordinator will lead and coordinate all aspects of project Quality Control within a shipbuilding and heavy industrial environment. This includes oversight of Goods Inwards Inspection, Dimensional Control, Weld Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Traceability. The role ensures compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110, and applicable Defence Standards (DEFSTANs), supporting the delivery of high-integrity marine and defence assets in line with client requirements.

As a Quality Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining excellence across all aspects of Quality Control in a complex shipbuilding and heavy industrial environment. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll ensure every process meets the highest standards — from inspection and traceability through to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

 Lead and Support a Skilled Quality Team

• Coordinate daily activities across Goods Inwards, Dimensional Control, Weld Inspection, and NDT teams
• Foster a collaborative, safety-conscious, and high-performance culture across all inspection disciplines

 Oversee Quality Control Processes

• Monitor and verify inspection results to ensure alignment with shipbuilding specifications and classification society requirements
• Ensure full material and weld traceability throughout the vessel construction lifecycle
• Approve key quality documentation, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality records, and non-conformance reports (NCRs)

 Ensure Standards and Regulatory Compliance

• Uphold compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110, AQAP 2105, and applicable Defence Standards
• Actively support internal and external audits, from preparation to follow-up actions

 Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance quality performance, reduce rework, and improve inspection efficiency
• Mentor team members and support professional development in line with industry best practices

 Maintain Transparent Reporting and Records

• Keep accurate, up-to-date documentation and inspection records
• Deliver clear quality performance reports to clients, senior management, and regulatory authorities

Qualifications

We're seeking a quality-focused professional with a strong background in shipbuilding, marine engineering, or heavy industry. You’ll need:

• Proven experience in Quality Control or Assurance
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110/2105, and defence standards
• Familiarity with welding standards, NDT methods (UT, MPI, DPI), and dimensional inspection
• Comfortable with digital tools, including QMS platforms and traceability systems
• A technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills
• Certified Quality Auditor or similar qualifications (desirable)

Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.