Construction QA/QC Engineer

Orion Group; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to ensure the project's quality requirements during the construction process. The ideal candidate will develop and implement quality management systems, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Quality Management, proven experience in the renewable energy sector, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment at the forefront of energy storage innovation in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA/QC Engineer in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience in EPC environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality management system and documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and field engineers.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control checks.
• Review and approve project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to construction personnel.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Job description

My client is seeking a QA/QC Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring that the project's quality requirements are met and maintained throughout the construction process, in line with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading energy company at the forefront of long-duration energy storage innovation. You'll play a key role in delivering a groundbreaking Renewable Energy Storage Power Station in the North West.

The Role

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project's quality management system, including quality plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, and other team members to ensure the successful integration of energy storage technologies and the alignment of project objectives.
• Conduct site inspections, quality control checks, and audits, ensuring that project designs and construction activities meet the required quality standards.
• Review and approve project documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Provide technical guidance and support to construction personnel, addressing any quality-related issues or concerns that may arise during the construction process.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and best practices.

Required Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field
• Proven experience as a QA/QC Engineer, preferably within the renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure sector.
• Proven experience in EPC environment
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to the evolving needs of the renewable energy industry.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

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