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 England
This 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
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