Quality Engineer

Randstad Engineering; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a critical energy project in Deeside. The role involves overseeing site installation activities, managing client interfaces, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering and several years of industry experience. This contract position offers a rate of £30-£40 per hour and requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Several years' experience in a site-based project engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all onsite installation activities.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for the client on site.
• Monitor installations carried out by sub-vendors.

Skills

Electrical installation standards (400V and 15.7kV)

Site-based project engineering experience

Safety Standards (Zero Harm culture)

Proficiency in reading engineering drawings

Education

HND/BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Title: Quality Engineer (Energy / Power Generation)

Location: Deeside / Cheshire

Role Type: Contract (Length Approx 9 Months)

Start Date: Immediate

End Date: Estimated November 2026

Rate: £30 - £40 per hour (dependant on experience)

The Company:

Our company is delivering a critical Peaker power plant project in North East Wales. The facility will generate 15.7kV power and requires comprehensive onsite management of multidisciplinary installation works. We seek an experienced, hands-on Quality Engineer to be our primary technical representative onsite, ensuring seamless execution, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Site Oversight: Oversee and coordinate all onsite installation activities, ensuring they adhere to project specifications, program, and HSEQ standards.
• Client Interface: Act as the primary technical and engineering point of contact for the client on site, managing day-to-day interface and ensuring expectations are met.
• Sub-vendor Monitoring: Monitor and measure installations carried out by sub-vendors across all key packages, including high-pressure gas pipework, HV/LV electrical installation, and general civil/mechanical works.
• Quality Control: Review and approve inspection test plans (ITPs) and chair onsite quality review meetings.
• Technical Management: Manage the technical query (TQ) and site non-conformance (NCR) process, coordinating with design teams for timely resolution.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g., PSSR, BS 7671, DSEAR, CDM 2015) and client-specific safety protocols.
• Inspections: Conduct daily site walks, audits, and inspections to monitor safety, quality, and progress.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Minimum HND/BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Industry Experience: Several years' post-qualification experience in a site-based project engineering role, preferably within power generation, transmission & distribution, or process plants.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of electrical installation standards (particularly 400V and 15.7kV) and practical experience overseeing industrial gas pipework systems.
• Safety Standards: Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Harm culture; SMSTS/IOSH and COMAH/PSSR awareness is highly advantageous.
• Documentation: Proficiency in reading and interpreting ITP's, engineering drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Additional: Valid UK driving license and the ability to pass BPSS and enhanced DBS background checks.

Job Titles: Quality Engineer (Power Generation), Site Quality Engineer, Project Quality Engineer (HV/Gas), Technical Quality Representative

Commutable Locations: Connah's Quay, Shotton, Queensferry, Hawarden, Ewloe, Garden City, Sealand, Chester, Mold, Flint, Neston, Buckley, Ellesmere Port, Holywell, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Liverpool, Wallasey, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Denbigh, Northwich, Runcorn, Winsford

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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