Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: Orkney Projects (Finstown and Dounreay)- Onsite

Duration: 1 year rolling contract till Jan 2028

Rate: £450.00 to £650.00 a day depending on the candidate's experience.

Overtime: N/A

Working hours: 50 hours per week, 10 hours per day ( Core hours 10am to 4pm)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (SBQE) to support major infrastructure and energy projects across Orkney. This role will focus on ensuring quality compliance throughout manufacturing, construction, installation, commissioning, and project handover activities.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct quality audits and site inspections against project requirements and ISO 9001 standards.
Attend FATs, SATs, installation, and commissioning inspections.
Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality records.
Monitor construction and installation activities for compliance.
Manage non-conformances (NCRs), defects, and corrective actions.
Maintain quality documentation and handover records.
Coordinate client inspections, witness points, and quality notifications.
Liaise with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Produce weekly and monthly quality reports.
Support successful project completion and handover.

Essential Requirements

Recognised Lead Auditor qualification.
Minimum 5 years' experience in an operational quality role within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project environments.
Experience working within highly regulated industries.
Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on offshore/island projects where required.
National Grid Persons authorisation, or equivalent, where required by the project..

Desirable Experience

National Grid Persons Authorisation (or equivalent).
Practical knowledge of CDM Regulations.
Experience working with clients, regulators, and external stakeholders.
Experience coordinating quality resources on complex projects.

Chartered Quality Professional status (or working towards).
Project Quality qualifications, including Siemens Energy QMiP Category A & B training or equivalent.

Why Apply?

Long-term contract through January 2028

Outside IR35 opportunity

Competitive day rate

Opportunity to work on major UK energy and infrastructure projects

Apply today or contact us for more information.

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