SPS QA/QC Lead – Subsea Oil & Gas Projects

IOTA GROUP; Montrose; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Group is seeking an experienced QA/QC Lead to drive the SPS package quality strategy for a 12-month UK-based project, with occasional travel. You will lead audits, manage NCRs/CAPA, review ITPs and project quality plans, and oversee vendor surveillance to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and API/DNV standards.

You'll liaise with contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders, promoting HSE and quality throughout execution while delivering timely quality dossiers, MRBs, and certification

Qualifications

• 15 years' experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
• 10 years' experience working on Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
• QA/QC Lead or Quality Management role on major EPC/EPCI projects.
• Knowledge of subsea equipment including trees, manifolds, umbilicals, and control systems.
• Experience managing vendor surveillance and global manufacturing quality.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of API, ISO, and DNV standards.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification desirable.
• Experience in multicultural, international project environments.
• TotalEnergies project experience advantageous.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the SPS Package Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop and drive the overall quality strategy for the SPS package.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and company standards.
• Review and approve Project Quality Plans, ITPs, and quality documentation.
• Oversee contractor, subcontractor, and vendor quality performance throughout engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and installation.
• Coordinate Third-Party Inspection (TPI) and certification activities.
• Lead quality audits, inspections, and surveillance programmes.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality KPIs and provide regular reporting to project management.
• Ensure timely completion of Quality Dossiers, MRBs, and certification packages.
• Liaise with the Project Quality Manager, inspectors, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Promote HSE, ethics, and quality throughout project execution.

Skills

QA Lead

Quality Mgmt

ISO 9001

Lead Auditor

Vendor Surveillance

SPS Knowledge

Global Project Delivery

Tools

ITP reviews

NCR & CAPA

Job description

IOTA Group is seeking an experienced QA/QC Lead to drive the SPS package quality strategy for a 12-month UK-based project, with occasional travel. You will lead audits, manage NCRs/CAPA, review ITPs and project quality plans, and oversee vendor surveillance to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and API/DNV standards.

You'll liaise with contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders, promoting HSE and quality throughout execution while delivering timely quality dossiers, MRBs, and certification