QA / QC Advisor HSE Oil&Gas / FPSO Marine

Kintec Global Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer in the United Kingdom. This role involves establishing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) for EPC oil and gas projects, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of experience in quality assurance within oil and gas EPC environments and an ISO 9001 certification. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 - 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream projects preferred.
• Proven experience in large-scale EPC project environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance plans and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and industry codes.
• Lead internal and external quality audits across project phases.
• Manage document control systems.

Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)

ISO 9001 compliance

Vendor quality surveillance

Internal auditing

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) across EPC oil & gas projects. The role ensures compliance with client specifications, international standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality policies across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance plans and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, client standards, and oil & gas industry codes (API, ASME, ASTM, IEC, etc.).
• Review project specifications, drawings, and contracts to identify quality requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure quality requirements are embedded in deliverables.
• Lead internal and external quality audits across project phases.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs and performance metrics.
• Manage document control systems and ensure proper quality documentation.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor quality assurance processes.
• Participate in vendor qualification and pre-award audits.
• Ensure proper implementation of non-conformance reporting (NCR) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and track closure actions.
• Support client and third-party inspections and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
• Provide QA training and awareness sessions to project teams.

Quality & Compliance Duties

• Ensure adherence to:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Project contract requirements
• Regulatory and statutory requirements
• Company QA/QC procedures
• Monitor quality risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure traceability and records retention for all critical project materials and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (preferred).

Experience Requirements

• 3 - 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream projects preferred.
• Proven experience in large-scale EPC project environments.
• Experience with vendor quality surveillance and audits.