Site Quality Engineer

NES Fircroft; Finstown, Dounreay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft are recruiting a Site-Based Quality Engineer for a 12-month contract in Scotland. You will support the Project Quality Manager and Site Manager by delivering risk-based QA across manufacturing, construction, installation and handover activities.

Ensure compliance with ITPs, standards and contractual requirements, coordinate audits, manage non-conformances and handover documentation, and produce weekly quality reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a quality role on projects, construction or infrastructure.
• Experience leading audits and managing non-conformances.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, regulators and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and inspections of suppliers and site activities.
• Review and endorse ITPs and related records.
• Coordinate quality documentation and handover materials.
• Support NCR processes and defect management.
• Report progress and quality metrics to management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits & Inspections

Risk Management

Stakeholder Liaison

CDM Regulations

Education

Chartered Quality Professional status

Tools

ITPs

NCR Systems

Quality Management System

Job description

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Site-Based Quality Engineer for our client, who are a global, industry leader in power technology.

Site-Based Quality Engineer

Location: Finstown and Dounreay

Duration: initial 12-month contract

Role Summary

The Site-Based Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the Project Quality Manager, Project Manager and Site Manager by providing risk-focused quality assurance across manufacturing, construction, installation, commissioning and handover activities.

The role ensures compliance with contractual requirements, project controls, quality standards and technical specifications through audits, inspections and documentation reviews. Working closely with project teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors, the successful candidate will monitor quality performance, manage non-conformances and support the successful delivery and handover of project documentation and records.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the site quality focal point for the company, the client and the project delivery team.
• Provide guidance and support to site personnel on quality requirements and project controls.
• Deliver risk-based audits and inspections across suppliers, subcontractors and site activities.
• Verify compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, applicable standards and contractual requirements.
• Manage quality records, defects, non-conformances, concessions and handover documentation.
• Monitor quality performance and Escalate significant risks, overdue actions and quality issues where necessary.

Responsibilities

Audits and Inspections

• Audit internal teams and subcontractors against ISO 9001 requirements, project specifications, standards and contractual obligations.
• Record audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) during manufacturing, installation and construction activities.
• Complete monthly safety and management system inspections in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate quality control activities alongside mechanical and electrical inspection teams.

Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

• Review, approve or endorse Inspection and Test Plans and associated installation and commissioning records within delegated authority.
• Verify compliance with approved ITP requirements and ensure records are maintained throughout project execution.
• Coordinate inspection and witness notifications with clients in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Monitor manufacturing and installation activities while undertaking compliance verification checks.

Records, Documentation and Project Completion

• Coordinate the collection, review and storage of quality and construction records with Document Control.
• Maintain complete and traceable inspection, testing, material and delivery records.
• Ensure subcontractor documentation is reviewed and approved by relevant parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support subcontractors in preparing compliant as-built and handover documentation.
• Monitor the receipt, review and storage of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support suppliers and package managers in capturing completion evidence and defect records within approved project systems.

Non-Conformance and Defect Management

• Support project teams in raising, managing and closing non-conformances within agreed timescales.
• Manage deviations from specifications, standards and project controls through formal NCR procedures.
• Monitor snagging activities and outstanding work using approved project systems.
• Escalate overdue NCRs and verify that all supporting closure evidence has been appropriately recorded.

Client and Stakeholder Liaison

• Represent the Quality function during client meetings, progress reviews and site inspections.
• Coordinate client notifications relating to inspections, testing and quality matters.
• Manage client-raised NCRs and defects with appropriate technical specialists.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors and quality teams.
• Agree and document processes for managing snags and outstanding project activities.

Reporting

• Produce weekly reports detailing project progress, quality risks, defects and overdue actions.
• Prepare monthly quality reports for Project Management and Quality leadership teams.
• Maintain visibility of project deliverables, documentation status, completion metrics and NCR closure performance.
• Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans reviewed, approved or endorsed as required.
• Delivery of a comprehensive risk-based audit and inspection programme.
• Up-to-date audit, inspection, defect and NCR trackers.
• Accurate construction completion and handover reporting.
• Fully traceable quality records and handover documentation.
• Weekly and monthly quality performance reports, including risk escalation where necessary.
• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification.
• National Grid Persons authorisation (or equivalent where required).
• Minimum five years' experience within a quality role in project, construction or infrastructure environments.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels of an organisation.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries.
• Proven background supporting major infrastructure or engineering projects within a matrix organisation.
• Driver awareness training.
• Practical application of CDM regulations.
• Experience working with clients, regulators and external stakeholders.Experience coordinating quality resources across complex projects.
• Project Quality Management training or equivalent quality management qualification.
• Chartered Quality Professional status or actively working towards professional registration.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK.
• Ability to work away from home and on rotational assignments when required.