Projects Quality Manager

EET Fuels; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10% pension contribution

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Discounts & EAP access

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

EET Fuels are seeking a senior Quality lead to develop, certify and deliver a project-focused QMS across a major capital programme at Stanlow, Ellesmere Port. You will ensure ISO 9001 and ISO 10005 alignment, embedding QA across EPC contractors, suppliers and inspection bodies to meet contractual and regulatory standards.

You will lead audits, manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement, with a track record in large-scale energy or regulated projects and relevant Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing ISO 9001 and leading audits.
• Experience building and running QA systems in multi-contractor environments.
• Proven ability to manage supplier quality and third-party inspections internationally.
• Track record delivering audit programmes and regulatory engagement.
• Strong skills in non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and PED requirements.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and maintain ISO 9001 certification for project quality systems.
• Establish a lifecycle-based Project Quality Management System (PrMO) and Quality Management Plans.
• Lead a risk-based audit programme across internal teams, EPC contractors and suppliers.
• Act as lead internal auditor and quality authority for clients, regulators and certification bodies.
• Manage non-conformance processes, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee inspection, NDT and dimensional compliance across global supply chains and module yards.
• Assure the suitability of third-party inspectors and notified bodies (including PED requirements).
• Drive quality performance, reporting and continuous improvement across EPC delivery.

Skills

ISO 9001 implementation

Lead Auditor

Quality assurance leadership

Auditing

Supplier quality management

Regulatory engagement

Non-conformance management

Root cause analysis

PED knowledge

Documentation control

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered Quality Professional

Job description

Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port
Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday

About The Company

EET (Essar Energy Transition) vision is to be the leading producer of low carbon fuels and establish a blueprint energy transition hub in the North West. EET plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low‑carbon energy solutions. We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low‑carbon future. With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector. Find out more: Redefining Energy | EET

About the Role

You will lead the development, certification and delivery of a project-focused Quality Management System (QMS) across a major capital programme, ensuring full alignment with ISO 9001 and ISO 10005 requirements.

This role is central to embedding quality assurance across EPC contractors, international suppliers and third-party inspection bodies, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual, regulatory and notified body standards.

Key responsibilities

• Achieving and maintaining ISO 9001 certification for project quality systems
• Establishing a lifecycle-based Project Quality Management System (PrMO) and Quality Management Plans
• Leading a risk-based audit programme across internal teams, EPC contractors and suppliers
• Acting as lead internal auditor and quality authority for clients, regulators and certification bodies
• Managing non-conformance processes, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Overseeing inspection, NDT and dimensional compliance across global supply chains and module yards
• Assuring the suitability of third-party inspectors and notified bodies (including PED requirements)
• Driving quality performance, reporting and continuous improvement across EPC delivery

About You

You are an experienced quality leader with experience of being involved in large scale, high value projects, ideally in energy, oil & gas, hydrogen or other regulated industries.

You bring a proven ability to build and implement ISO-aligned quality systems in complex, multi-contractor environments, with strong oversight of both project delivery and supply chain quality.

You will demonstrate

• Expertise in ISO 9001 implementation and auditing, with Lead Auditor qualification
• Strong understanding of EPC quality deliverables, including ITPs, inspections and documentation control
• Experience managing supplier quality and third-party inspections across international supply chains
• A track record of delivering audit programmes and regulatory engagement
• Advanced capability in non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and relevant notified body requirements (e.g. PED)
• Ability to translate quality standards into practical, adoptable project systems

You are comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery level, engaging senior stakeholders while ensuring rigorous quality execution across projects.

A relevant degree and progress toward or achievement of Chartered Quality Professional status are expected.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance
• Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On-Site Car Parking