QA/QC Engineer - Puma

Bilfinger; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is recruiting a QA/QC Engineer for the PUMA construction project in Hull, working on piping systems to meet industry standards and customer specifications. The role is site-based in the project offices, focusing on quality, safety and integrity of piping systems.

You will prepare QA documentation, review vendor quality plans, coordinate with Welding Engineers and Project Engineers, and support the QA team to ensure records are maintained within the BMS and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 – MPI / DPI qualification is required/advantageous.
• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification (9001) is desirable.
• ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering is desirable; Radiograph Interpretation is optional.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans and supporting QA documentation.
• Provide Quality related technical support for the project
• Review vendor/supplier Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Liaise with Welding Engineers and Project Engineers in relation to submission of documentation and QA requirements for projects / maintenance.
• Co-ordinate and advise guidance on material certification, welding, NDT and other quality requirements.
• Co-ordinate the QA/QC Engineering function within M, E & I disciplines for BP FPS.
• Liaise with 3rd party inspectors and co-ordinate the Inspection function.
• Raise Continuous Improvement Forms (CIFs) as appropriate and liaise with Client’s QA departments.
• Ensure all quality documentation/records are maintained within the Company’s Business Management System (BMS).
• Ensure quality performance monitoring is maintained and reviewed accordingly against KPIs.
• Contribute to the improvement and technical capabilities of the Company.
• Quality Auditing – Internal and External
• Support the existing QA team on site

Skills

MPI / DPI

Lead Auditor qualification (9001)

Education

ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)

Radiograph Interpretation (Optional)

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services providerwith a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Mitsubishi Chemicals UK are to build a new production plant adjacent to their existing plant on Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull, named the PUMA project.

The QA / QC Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of piping systems installed on the PUMA construction project. The inspector will perform regular inspections, assessments, and tests on piping systems to ensure they meet industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications. This position requires attention to detail, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

You will be site based in the PUMA project offices.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale construction project, ensuring the quality and safety of all piping / mechanical systems.

As a QA / QC Engineer, your activities will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans and supporting QA documentation.
• Provide Quality related technical support for the project
• Review vendor/supplier Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Liaise with Welding Engineers and Project Engineers in relation to submission of documentation and QA requirements for projects / maintenance.
• Co-ordinate and advise guidance on material certification, welding, NDT and other quality requirements.
• Co-ordinate the QA/QC Engineering function within M, E & I disciplines for BP FPS.
• Liaise with 3rd party inspectors and co-ordinate the Inspection function.
• Raise Continuous Improvement Forms (CIFs) as appropriate and liaise with Client’s QA departments.
• Ensure all quality documentation/records are maintained within the Company’s Business Management System (BMS).
• Ensure quality performance monitoring is maintained and reviewed accordingly against KPIs.
• Contribute to the improvement and technical capabilities of the Company.
• Quality Auditing – Internal and External
• Support the existing QA team on site

Qualifications

• PCN level 2 – MPI / DPI
• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification (9001)
• ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)
• Radiograph Interpretation (Optional)

If you have any questions please contactCarla Yvonne Bowman ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.