QA/QC Manager - Energy Project

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager for a major project starting in London in July 2025. This high-profile role involves overseeing quality assurance across diverse project disciplines, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA/QC Manager on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK QA/QC standards and applicable industry codes such as BS/EN, ISO 9001.
• Hands-on experience across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA/QC function across all project phases.
• Develop and maintain project-specific QA/QC plans and inspection test plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and manage non-conformances.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Communication

Coordination

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Quality management qualification

Job description

Job Description

BWS are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to join a major Energy Project based in the London area, scheduled to commence in July 2025. This is a high-profile, multidisciplinary project involving civils, structural steel, mechanical, piping, electrical & instrumentation, painting, testing and insulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) function across all project phases.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific QA/QC plans and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with UK standards and regulations across all disciplines.
• Coordinate and oversee QA/QC activities across:
• Civil works
• Steel structure fabrication and erection
• Piping and mechanical installation
• Electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems
• Painting, insulation, and coatings
• Interface with project management, construction teams, and external stakeholders to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Monitor contractor performance, audit quality processes, and manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Report on QA/QC metrics and progress to senior management.
• Must be experienced in embedding procedures from scratch within the organisation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a QA/QC Manager on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK QA/QC standards and applicable industry codes (e.g. BS/EN, ISO 9001, etc.).
• Hands-on experience across multiple disciplines (civils, steelwork, mechanical, E&I, coatings).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to lead audits and engage effectively with contractors and client teams.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Previous experience on power/industrial projects in the UK.
• Relevant qualifications in engineering or quality management.
• Certification (e.g. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP, ICorr, etc.).