Quality Engineer

Randstad CPE; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Engineer in Deeside, UK, for a 9-month contract in a power generation project. This role involves overseeing onsite installation activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and acting as the main technical contact for clients. Candidates should have at least an HND/BEng in Engineering and several years of experience in power generation. Strong knowledge of electrical installation standards and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Several years' experience in site-based project engineering, ideally in power generation.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation and industrial gas pipework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite installation activities and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients onsite.
• Monitor installations by sub-vendors and uphold quality standards.

Skills

Electrical installation standards

Knowledge of 15.7kV systems

Site management

Zero Harm culture commitment

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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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