Contract - Supplier Quality Engineer (Inside IR35)
Location - Stafford
* Recruiting for a Project Quality engineer to to support the delivery of a major HVDC transmission project executed under an EPC framework.
* This role ensures that engineering, procurement, manufacturing, civil works, installation, and commissioning activities meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
* This person will be a key interface between the EPC contractor, suppliers, site teams, and project leadership, driving a consistent and proactive quality culture across all phases.
* Develop, maintain, and implement the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans, and project‑specific quality procedures aligned with EPC contractual requirements.
* Oversee quality assurance and control activities for converter stations, HV equipment, civil works, mechanical installations, and HVDC control & protection systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and IEC/EN standards.
* Conduct supplier and subcontractor audits, verifying adherence to EPC quality obligations, manufacturing standards, and site execution requirements.
* Lead the Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) process, ensuring timely investigation, structured root‑cause analysis, effective corrective/preventive actions, and robust closure.
* Manage a structured Lessons Learned programme, capturing insights from NCRs, audits, site issues, commissioning findings, and contractor performance, and ensuring these are embedded into ongoing and future project phases.
* Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), civil and mechanical inspections, and commissioning quality activities, ensuring documentation is complete, traceable, and contractually compliant.
* Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to embed quality into design reviews, supplier selection, site execution, and handover processes.
* Monitor and report quality KPIs, trends, and risks to project leadership, enabling proactive mitigation and continuous improvement across the EPC delivery chain.
Experience required
* Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in quality engineering within large and complex and safety critical projects.
* Strong understanding of ISO 9001, EPC quality frameworks, and HVDC‑relevant IEC standards (Preferred).
* Demonstrated experience in NCR management, root‑cause analysis methodologies, and supplier/subcontractor quality oversight.
* Ability to drive structured Lessons Learned processes and influence multidisciplinary teams to adopt improvements.
* Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to work effectively across EPC contractor and client organisations.