Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading energy generation company with a commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, to recruit a Quality Assurance Project Engineer for its sites in Kent and Wales. The strategically important Quality Assurance Project Engineer role comes with a competitive day rate and is offered on a contract basis. If you’re a Quality Assurance Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts safety, quality, and performance at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Quality Assurance Project Engineer role Reporting to the Asset Support Team Leader you will: * Act as the lead QA representative across projects, outages, and maintenance activities * Ensure delivery against KPIs including safety, time, cost, quality, and compliance * Implement and improve QA/QC processes, including auditing work control systems * Support projects in collaboration with plant teams, OEMs, and contractors * Apply quality and lean methodologies such as APQP, Kaizen, and Six Sigma * Ensure projects meet required quality standards, reducing rework and non-conformance * Define QA requirements and support procurement and tendering activities * Manage and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) * Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and reporting * Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards and CDM regulations Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: * HNC, engineering degree, or recognised engineering craft qualification, or relevant QA/Project Management qualification * Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems * Proven experience implementing QA/QC processes * Experience within power generation, heavy industry, or process environments * Understanding of project delivery and project management methodologies * Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards Personal skills The Quality Assurance Project Engineer role would suit someone who is: * Able to influence and challenge stakeholders effectively * Analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities * Well organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills * Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset * A strong communicator who can build relationships across teams * Adaptable and able to support multiple sites and projects Salary and benefits of the Quality Assurance Project Engineer role * Competitive day rate (outsideIR35) * Site-based role across Kent and Wales (5 days per week on-site) * Opportunity to work on major outages and energy projects * Potential for contract extension Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.