Quality Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm is seeking a Quality Engineer (Energy / Power Generation) for a contract role in Deeside, UK. The ideal candidate will manage onsite installations, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. Responsibilities include overseeing installation activities, client interactions, and quality control processes. Candidates should possess an HND/BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and several years of relevant experience. Rate ranges from £30 to £40 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/BEng in related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Several years’ experience in site-based project engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate onsite installation activities.
• Act as the primary technical contact for the client.
• Monitor installations by sub-vendors across key packages.
• Review and approve inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Manage technical queries and non-conformance processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct daily site walks and audits.

Skills

Electrical installation standards knowledge

Industrial gas pipework experience

Commitment to Zero Harm culture

Proficient in reading engineering drawings

Education

HND/BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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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