Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Progressive Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a QA/QC Inspector to join an onshore energy project at the Port of Nigg. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality standards and compliance throughout the project delivery. Responsibilities include managing inspections, adhering to the Project Quality Plan, and collaborating with site teams. Ideal candidates should have GWO certification and a technical qualification in mechanical or electrical disciplines, along with experience in quality engineering. This role involves primarily outdoor work, including heights.

Qualifications

• Experience in onshore/offshore wind as an inspector within quality engineering or commissioning.
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards.
• Working knowledge of fabrication, assembly, and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for customer QA/QC representatives during inspections.
• Plan and coordinate inspection readiness with on-site teams.
• Implement the Project & Site Quality Plan.

Skills

GWO certification

Understanding of ISO9001

Understanding of ISO14001

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Technical/engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical disciplines

Tools

NDT methods

HV electrical systems

Job description

QA/QC Inspector - Port of Nigg

Join a leading onshore energy project and help deliver excellence in quality.

Are you an experienced QA/QC professional with a passion for ensuring high standards and getting things right first time? We're looking for a QA/QC Inspector to join our team at the Port of Nigg, playing a key role in inspecting, validating, and assuring quality throughout all stages of project delivery.

In this role, you'll work closely with customer representatives, site teams, and wider stakeholders to ensure all inspections meet the requirements of the Project Quality Plan (PQP), procedures, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Your expertise will directly support safe, compliant, and successful load-out operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer QA/QC representatives during receival and load-out inspections.
• Plan and coordinate inspection readiness for main components with on-site teams.
• Review and approve Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and all relevant Quality Records ahead of final walk downs.
• Contribute actively to the site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programme.
• Implement the Project & Site Quality Plan and ensure procedures are fully adhered to.
• Carry out inspections to Site ITPs, ensuring all work meets required standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned for each load-out with the Global Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with the Document Control Team to manage site documentation.
• Record, report, and help close out non-conformities identified during inspections.
• Support mechanical, electrical, completions, and commissioning teams with validation of outstanding work and punch list items.
• Raise concerns regarding preservation of components in line with acceptance criteria.

Working Environment

• Predominantly outdoor work, including significant time spent working at height.

What We're Looking For

• GWO certification and a technical/engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Experience in onshore/offshore wind as an inspector within quality engineering or commissioning.
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards, including ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Working knowledge of fabrication, assembly, coatings, NDT methods, and HV electrical systems.
• A proactive, self-motivated, well-organised individual who thrives in fast-paced project environments.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales