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Quality Management Plan

The quality management plan defines how the sponsor confirms that construction, equipment, commissioning, and operations meet the approved Project Information Model. It should create an evidence trail that reviewers can follow.

RoleResponsibilityIndependence / Reporting Line
Sponsor quality leadOwns quality plan and evidence submission.Reports to sponsor governance body.
Technical reviewerReviews design, materials, tests, and commissioning.Independent or qualified internal role.
Contractor quality leadExecutes inspection and test plan.Reports to contractor and sponsor quality lead.
OperatorConfirms operational acceptance and SOP readiness.Reports to operating governance.
StageInspection / TestAcceptance CriteriaEvidenceOwner
Material acceptance[Test][Criteria]Certificate, photo, report[Owner]
Construction[Inspection][Criteria]Site report, checklist[Owner]
Equipment installation[Test][Criteria]Installation certificate[Owner]
Commissioning[Trial][Criteria]Commissioning report[Owner]
Operations start[Readiness check][Criteria]SOPs, training, logs[Owner]
DocumentRequired WhenAtlas LocationReviewer Test
Material inspection reportPhysical works or equipment.Quality / ConstructionAre materials compliant with specification?
Site safety checklistConstruction or installation.Quality / SafetyAre safety controls documented?
Stage inspection reportMilestone payment or drawdown.Quality / MilestonesIs work complete before payment?
Commissioning reportBefore operations start.Quality / CommissioningDoes the asset perform as designed?
Corrective action logAny non-conformance.Quality / Corrective ActionsWere issues closed with evidence?
SOP approvalBefore operations start.Operations / SOPsCan the operator run the asset consistently?
IssueSeverityOwnerCorrective ActionDue DateClosure Evidence
[Issue]Low / Medium / High[Owner][Action][Date][Evidence]