Freelance QA/QC Managers / Engineers – Industrial Construction Projects

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Résumé du poste

Excellence Squad is a European consulting firm specializing in Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance, and Project Leadership across industries. We help organizations achieve measurable results through structured execution and performance excellence.

We are currently supporting one of our international clients in Belgium and seek an experienced QA/QC Manager / Engineers to lead all quality activities in a multi-disciplinary construction environment, with emphasis on E&I.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or related)
• Minimum 10 years in QA/QC on industrial construction
• At least 5 years on large construction projects in Europe
• Experience in EPC / multi-contractor projects
• Strong E&I quality background
• Knowledge of EU Directives and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, energy or infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Solid understanding of construction quality processes and site execution
• Fluent English, on-site availability in Belgium

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS)
• Define Quality Plans, ITPs, procedures and method statements across disciplines
• Ensure compliance with EU Directives and EN/IEC standards
• Lead QA/QC on-site across civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation
• Supervise QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and specialists
• Act as single point of responsibility for quality to PM and client
• Oversee E&I quality including inspections, cable laying, FATs, tests, calibration
• Review and approve E&I method statements, ITPs, submittals
• Manage NCRs and CAPAs; support audits
• Prepare inspection records, IRNs, quality reports and dashboards
• Collaborate with PM, Eng, Construction, HSE, Planning, Commissioning
• Promote quality culture and capture lessons learned
• On-site, multi-contractor leadership required

Connaissances

QA/QC leadership

Project governance

Electrical & Instrumentation quality

Audits & NCRs

Multic contractor coordination

English fluent

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

QMS knowledge

Audit tools

Description du poste

• Excellence Squad

Excellence Squad is a European consulting firm specializing in Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance, and Project Leadership across industries.

We help organizations achieve measurable results through structured execution and performance excellence.

We are currently supporting one of our international clients - a well-established engineering and industrial company - during a major project phase in Belgium.

To strengthen the project organization, we are looking for an experienced QA/QC Manager / Engineers capable of leading all quality-related activities in a multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor construction environment, with a strong focus on Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) works.

This is a freelance, contract-based assignment, based on-site in Belgium, with competitive conditions depending on experience and project scope.

What You'll Do

Quality Leadership & Project Governance

Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001, project specifications, and contractual requirements.

Define and oversee Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and method statements across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Ensure full compliance with EU Directives, applicable EN/IEC standards, and client quality requirements.

Construction & Site Quality Management

Lead and coordinate all QA/QC activities on site, covering civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation scopes.

Manage and supervise QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and discipline specialists, ensuring consistent quality execution across all contractors.

Act as the single point of responsibility for quality matters towards Project Management and the Client.

E&I Quality Oversight

Oversee E&I quality activities including:

Material receiving inspections (cables, panels, instruments)

Cable laying, termination, grounding, and installation activities

FATs, site tests, loop checks, calibration, and pre-commissioning

Review and approve E&I method statements, ITPs, technical submittals, and quality procedures.

Ensure E&I installations comply with project specifications, IEC/EN standards, ATEX requirements, and applicable industry codes.

Audits, NCRs & Compliance

Conduct internal audits, quality surveillance, and site inspections.

Issue, manage, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and oversee corrective and preventive actions.

Support and manage client, third-party, and regulatory audits.

Review and approve vendor and subcontractor quality documentation.

Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure contractual compliance.

Ensure timely preparation and approval of:

Inspection records

Inspection Release Notes (IRNs)

Quality reports and dashboards

Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, HSE, Planning, and Commissioning teams.

Promote a strong quality culture on site and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Capture lessons learned and contribute to project quality optimization.

What We're Looking For:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or related discipline).

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in QA/QC roles within industrial construction projects

At least 5 years of experience on large construction projects in Europe

Proven experience in EPC / multi-contractor project environments

Strong background in Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) quality is a major advantage

Demonstrable knowledge of EU Directives and European regulatory frameworks

Experience is not limited to oil & gas candidates from chemical, petrochemical, energy, industrial manufacturing, or large infrastructure projects are fully relevant.

Strong leadership and coordination skills

Solid understanding of construction quality processes and site execution

Proficiency in quality management systems, audits, and documentation

Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset

Comfortable operating in multicultural, high-pressure site environments

Fluent English (spoken and written)

Eligible to work in Belgium / EU

Willingness to work on-site for the duration of the project

At Excellence Squad, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability status. We do not accept inquiries from recruitment, staffing, or advertising companies.