Consortium Quality \u0026 Compliance Director (EPC)

Brunel International; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Quality Manager for EPCI Mega Projects in Dubai. The role involves ensuring adherence to quality standards, managing quality functions, and providing strategic guidance in quality management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in quality management, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Quality Management roles within EPCI Mega Projects.
• Certified in Quality Management; Lead Auditor QMS ISO 9001:2015 preferred.
• Proven expertise in implementing ISO 9001:2015 QMS on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement controls to prevent violations of ISR regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the EPCI Project QMS aligned with the Company QMS.
• Manage activities of EPC Consortium Quality personnel to ensure QMS implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant field

University Degree in Engineering or Quality Discipline

Job description

What are you going to do

• Review and ensure adherence to all Consortium and Company policies, procedures, and controls to fulfill all procedural and legislative requirements while delivering a quality, cost-effective product and service aligned with the Company vision and mission.
• Establish and implement controls to prevent violations of ISR regulations, protecting company information and intellectual properties.
• Coordinate with the Company Quality Management Division, Consortium Partners, and Sub-contractors for efficient resource planning, availability, and allocations to meet Project Quality Objectives.
• Assist in developing and managing the EPCI Project Consortium Quality Function Budget and contribute to the overall EPC Quality & Compliance Function Budget.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the EPCI Project QMS aligned with the Company QMS and Project Quality Requirements as per Client Quality Specifications.
• Create and execute Project Quality Management Plans, Permitting Plans, Verification & Validation Plans, Certification Plans, and relevant Quality Procedures in line with Company procedures and project standards.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for the Consortium Function regarding delivery of EPCI Project Quality requirements, including certifications, verification, validation, and overall quality.
• Represent the EPCI Consortium Quality & Compliance Function to clients, external bodies, and internal stakeholders, providing advisory support on all quality and compliance matters.
• Support the Project Leadership Team in developing, managing, and monitoring Quality performance, maintaining comprehensive quality statistics, analysis, and reporting.
• Establish and track achievement of all project KPIs, providing regular reports on status, trends, corrective actions, and improvements.
• Plan and oversee the implementation of Quality Control processes through Inspection and Test Plans at fabrication yards, vendor, and subcontractor sites.
• Manage and resource the Consortium Quality Management function to meet project quality goals and client requirements.
• Organize and control daily operations of the Consortium Quality Function.
• Implement and oversee the Consortium Project Quality Audit and Readiness Review Programs to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Establish and maintain a robust NCR process for the project.
• Identify and mitigate key quality issues through customer feedback, lessons learned, non-conformances, and risk management processes.
• Complete post-implementation reviews to verify successful delivery and facilitate knowledge transfer, including quality input to the close-out report.
• Motivate the Quality team and identify opportunities for continuous improvement aligned with international best practices.
• Manage activities of EPC Consortium Quality personnel to ensure QMS implementation and achievement of quality objectives.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and practices to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and boost productivity.
• Conduct weekly and monthly Quality and Compliance meetings, generating reports accordingly.
• Hold project-specific meetings such as Permitting & Consents Kick-Off, Certification Kick-Off, and regular progress meetings, issuing reports to verify compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures to maintain safety and legislative adherence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Director.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Master's Degree in a relevant field or a University Degree in Engineering or Quality Discipline.
• Certified in Quality Management; Lead Auditor QMS ISO 9001:2015 certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Quality Management roles within EPCI Mega Projects in Oil & Gas, Power, or Renewable Energy industries.
• Proven expertise in implementing ISO 9001:2015 QMS on large projects.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance in Quality, Certification, Permitting, Verification & Validation processes.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in organizing, prioritizing, and executing Quality Management tasks on major projects.
• Competence in audit and change management processes to mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent communication skills, including meetings, presentations, and reports; fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Assertive, courteous, team-oriented personality.
• Customer-focused with strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Creative, critical thinker, and effective mentor/coach.
• Culturally aware, with a strong work ethic and ability to communicate confidently with senior management.
• Promotes innovation and a positive work culture, committed to continuous improvement.