Senior Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance project quality activities. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with quality standards on high-profile energy projects. The successful candidate will lead quality assurance efforts, conduct audits, and support project teams in achieving regulatory expectations. If you have a strong background in quality management systems and a passion for continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team. Join us in driving excellence in the energy sector!

Qualifications

• Proven experience on oil and gas/energy design projects.
• Trained ISO9001 auditor with knowledge of procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support project quality activities and prepare Project Quality Plans.
• Act as Project Discipline Leader on assigned projects.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

ISO9001 auditing

Project Quality Plans

Procurement-phase activities

Microsoft Office

HSE knowledge

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

Process Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Worker Status: PAYE Only

Contract Duration: Minimum 12 months

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, HSEQ to join our team in Basingstoke, UK. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting project quality activities across various high-profile energy and oil & gas design projects. You will become an integral member of the Project Quality team, providing expert guidance on quality matters and potentially taking the lead as the Project Discipline Leader on specific projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support projects with Project Quality activities including preparation of Project Quality Plans (PQP), Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, and Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Act as Project Discipline Leader on assigned projects, coordinating quality assurance efforts and driving continuous improvement.
• Advise and support project teams on quality assurance and control strategies, aligning with client and regulatory expectations.
• Perform internal and project-specific quality audits as a trained ISO9001 auditor (additional ISO14001/45001 training is a plus).
• Support and contribute to company-level audits when required.
• Evaluate supplier and contractor documentation during the procurement phase.
• Prepare, clarify, and close tender-related queries, and contribute to the technical bid evaluation and scoring process.
• Deliver high-quality work within schedule, ensuring compliance with various Quality Management Systems.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience on oil and gas/energy design projects.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, with the ability to work across various frameworks.
• Trained ISO9001 auditor (ISO14001/ISO45001 a plus).
• Solid understanding of procurement-phase activities, including document evaluation and clarification handling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively within a project team.
• HSE knowledge and experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or higher qualification (e.g., BSc in Chemical Engineering or Process Safety) is desirable but not mandatory if backed by significant experience.