Quality Manager – BESS

LARSEN TOUBRO LIMITED; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

LARSEN TOUBRO LIMITED is looking for a Quality Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of Electrical QA/QC experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leading QA/QC role.

Responsibilities include developing Project Quality Management Plans, supervising QA/QC activities, and leading audits. GCC/Middle East experience is preferred, alongside relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of Electrical QA/QC experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Manager or Lead QA/QC role.
• At least 3 years of experience on BESS, Solar PV, Substation, or Power Plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Supervise QA/QC activities across multiple electrical systems.
• Lead internal quality audits and mentor QA/QC Engineers.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC experience

Quality management skills

Team coordination and mentoring

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Certified Electrical QA/QC Inspector

Tools

Quality management systems

Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)

Job description

Quality Management

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) for BESS electrical works.
• Ensure compliance with approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Monitor project quality objectives and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Lead internal quality audits and subcontractor quality assessments.

Electrical QA/QC

• Supervise QA/QC activities for Battery Containers, Battery Racks, Battery Modules, Battery Management System (BMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), Energy Management System (EMS), Inverters, Transformers, MV/LV Switchgear, Protection Control Panels, SCADA Communication Systems, DC/AC Cabling, Earthing/Lightning Protection, HVAC and Fire Alarm Interfaces.
• Review and approve Inspection Requests (IR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and quality documentation.
• Monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Corrective Action Reports (CAR), and Preventive Action Reports (PAR) through to closure.
• Verify vendor documents (Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), calibration certificates, and test records).
• Review as-built drawings and final quality dossiers.
• Test, commissioning support, witness electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with OEM commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams and client representatives during energization and system handover.
• Verify punch-point closure before project turnover.
• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, OEMs, and Client representatives.
• Mentor QA/QC Engineers and Electrical Inspectors.
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports.

Inspection & Documentation

• Review and approve Inspection Requests (IR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and quality documentation.
• Monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Corrective Action Reports (CAR), and Preventive Action Reports (PAR) through to closure.
• Verify vendor documents (Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), calibration certificates, and test records).
• Review as-built drawings and final quality dossiers.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of Electrical QA/QC experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Manager or Lead QA/QC role.
• At least 3 years of experience on BESS, Solar PV, Substation, or Power Plant projects.
• EPC and utility-scale project experience is mandatory.
• GCC/Middle East experience is preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor, IEC standards knowledge, Certified Electrical QA/QC Inspector (preferred), NEBOSH or IOSH (advantage).