Quality Lead Engineer

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced Quality Lead Engineer for a major upstream project. The role involves overseeing quality assurance tasks across engineering and construction, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and leading a dedicated team. Candidates should possess substantial oil & gas experience, especially in quality management, and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 15 years in oil & gas project execution, with at least 10 in quality leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and EPC contract quality management.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Project Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Supervise a small quality team.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Quality Lead Engineer
Location: UAE (Residential)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable
Induction: A few weeks in Paris before mobilisation

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Quality Lead to join a major upstream development project for one of our key clients in the energy sector. This position will oversee quality activities across engineering, procurement, and construction for the Network Pipelines and Wellpads package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain Project Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Ensure EPC Contractor quality activities are in line with contract requirements
• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective actions
• Monitor quality performance and reporting across all phases
• Supervise a small quality team and act as focal point for quality-related matters
• Ensure alignment with HSE rules and promote a culture of continuous improvement

Profile Sought:

• 15 years in oil & gas project execution with at least 10 in quality leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and EPC contract quality management
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.