QA / QC Project Lead (Australia & New Zealand)

INTEC Energy Solutions; Madrid; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Career development

Competitive compensation

Multicultural environment

Global project exposure

Job summary

INTEC Energy Solutions seeks an experienced QA / QC Project Lead to join our international project delivery team. You will drive quality across utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors and engineering teams.

The role requires leadership, extensive QA/QC expertise and travel to project sites. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience in renewable energy QA/QC are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of QA/QC experience on utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience with Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Strong knowledge of EPC project execution and international quality standards.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and IEC standards.
• Experience managing subcontractor quality performance and supplier inspections.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all QA and QC activities across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain PQMP, ITPs, quality procedures and checklists.
• Ensure compliance with contract specs, company procedures and standards.
• Manage quality inspections for civil, mechanical, electrical and commissioning works.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, Owner's Engineers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and approve MS, IRs, MIRs and quality documentation.
• Monitor construction quality and action NCRs and CAPAs.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain complete quality records and handover documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction, Engineering, HSE, Procurement and Commissioning.
• Mentor site QA/QC engineers and inspectors.
• Support project close-out, punch list and final acceptance.

Skills

QA / QC leadership

Project management

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

ISO 9001

IEC standards

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

INTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Project Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions. With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 200 projects and achieved an installed and secured capacity of 5 GW. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Azerbaijan, Romania, Mauritius, Mauritania, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with plans for further expansion.

We are currently seeking an experienced QA / QC Project Lead to join our international project delivery team and ensure the highest quality standards across our utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects based in New Zealand / Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and inspection checklists.
• Ensure project execution complies with contract specifications, company procedures, applicable international standards, and client requirements.
• Manage quality inspections for civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, Owner's Engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review and approve Method Statements (MS), Inspection Requests (IRs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and quality documentation.
• Monitor construction quality and identify non-conformities (NCRs), ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform internal quality audits and support external audits conducted by clients or certification bodies.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all project documentation, quality records, inspection reports, and handover documentation are complete and properly maintained.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering, HSE, Procurement, and Commissioning teams.
• Mentor and supervise site QA/QC engineers and inspectors.
• Support project close-out activities, punch list management, and final acceptance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience within utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience in both Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of EPC project execution and international quality standards.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with IEC standards, electrical testing, commissioning activities, and quality documentation.
• Experience managing subcontractor quality performance and supplier inspections.
• Strong understanding of inspection processes, NCR management, FAT/SAT, and project handover documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English is required. Additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites when required.

Preferred Experience

• Utility-scale Solar PV projects (50 MW+).
• BESS integration and commissioning.
• International EPC contractor experience.
• Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary project teams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale international Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Career development within a rapidly growing global renewable energy company.
• Exposure to international engineering and construction teams.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural working environment.
• Opportunities for international travel and career progression.

Join INTEC Energy Solutions and help deliver world-class renewable energy projects that shape a more sustainable future.