BESS Quality Assurance Lead (Site-Based, UK Travel)

OCU Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking a Quality Advisor to support the delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. You will report to the Quality Manager and help implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) while ensuring quality requirements are met on site.

You will conduct audits, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and operations to deliver right-first-time outcomes. Occasional UK travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Advisor or similar role.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and QA audits.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (IMS) across BESS projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Review ITPs, quality plans, and project records.
• Identify, investigate, and support closure of non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and lessons learned activities.
• Assist project teams in meeting contractual quality requirements.
• Support supplier and subcontractor QA activities.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and report to management.
• Promote continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery.
• Support external/client audits and certification activities.
• Deliver quality guidance and training to teams.
• Ensure document control and record retention practices.

Skills

ISO 9001

Quality Assurance

Internal Audits

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Documentation Control

Travel Ready

Driving Licence

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND or Degree in Quality Management

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

OCU Group is seeking a Quality Advisor to support the delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. You will report to the Quality Manager and help implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) while ensuring quality requirements are met on site.

You will conduct audits, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and operations to deliver right-first-time outcomes. Occasional UK travel is required.