Project Quality Engineer

Job description

New Job Opportunity - Project Quality Engineer - 12 month inside IR35 Contract - Based in Stafford

Location: Stafford

Contract: 12 Months Inside IR35

Rate: Negotiable dependent on experience

Project: Onshore HVDC EPC Project

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Quality Engineer to support the delivery of a major onshore HVDC transmission project under an EPC framework. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all project phases—from engineering through to commissioning—meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and project-specific quality procedures in line with EPC contractual requirements
• Oversee quality assurance and control across converter stations, HV equipment, civil works, mechanical installations, and HVDC control & protection systems
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, EPC standards, and relevant IEC/EN regulations
• Conduct audits of suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to quality standards across manufacturing and site activities
• Lead the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, including investigation, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and closure
• Establish and manage a structured Lessons Learned programme, embedding insights into current and future project phases
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), inspections, and commissioning activities, ensuring full documentation and traceability
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to embed quality throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs, trends, and risks, driving continuous improvement across the EPC delivery chain

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in quality engineering within large, complex, and safety-critical projects
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EPC quality frameworks, and HVDC-related IEC standards (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in NCR management, root cause analysis, and supplier/subcontractor quality oversight
• Experience implementing Lessons Learned processes and driving continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across contractor and client organisations

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stafford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English