Lead Quality Engineer Start Date: ASAP Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: East of England (with limited hybrid flexibility) Contract Length: 12 months Keywords: Quality Assurance, Substations, Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy, Electrical Infrastructure, ISO Standards, NCRs, ITPs, Commissioning, HV Substation, Audits, OFTO Turner Lovell is working in partnership with a leading EPC contractor delivering a complex renewable energy project, in the East of England. This role is ideal for a quality professional with experience in construction, high-voltage substation or renewable energy environments. You'll take the lead in monitoring and enforcing QA/QC processes, collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance across construction, installation, and commissioning phases. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the UK's energy transition. Responsibilities: Lead site-based quality management for the project scope, ensuring adherence to project, client, and regulatory standards. Review and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Plans for civil, M&E, and commissioning works. Carry out regular site inspections and internal audits to verify work quality and compliance (promoting continuous improvement and lessons learned). Manage and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis. Liaise with package managers, contractors, and client representatives to coordinate quality-related deliverables. Ensure documentation and certification (including test records and inspection reports) are accurately maintained and submitted. Support final handover documentation and ensure all QA records align with OFTO / TSO / client expectations. Act as the quality point of contact for site works and interface with wider project QA teams.Requirements: Prior experience in a Quality Manager or QA/QC Lead role on HV, substation, or renewable projects Strong working knowledge of EPC delivery processes, inspection and test procedures, and quality documentation management Experience reviewing method statements, ITPs, materials certificates, and test results Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a site-based, multi-contractor environment Qualifications in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) or related discipline preferred Right to work in the UK and availability to work full-time on site in the East of EnglandThis is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant renewable energy projects while working alongside a respected team of industry professionals. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to make a meaningful impact on essential energy infrastructure. To apply, please contact Maddie Jacob at (url removed) / (phone number removed)