Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer – Padeswood
This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Quality professional looking to take on a key site-based role within a major EPC project. Working in Padeswood, North Wales, you’ll provide essential support across construction, installation, testing and handover activities, ensuring all works meet the highest Quality Assurance and Quality Control standards.


Salary
Outside IR35 – rate dependent on experience.


Location and Working Pattern
Padeswood, North Wales – full-time, site-based role.


Client Overview
Our client is a leading global engineering and construction organisation delivering major energy and industrial projects. This role supports the Heidelberg Materials Padeswood Carbon Capture Project, contributing to a significant development in low-carbon technology.



Responsibilities

• Provide daily Quality oversight and support across all site construction activities.
• Manage and review contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring appropriate inspection stages and compliance criteria.
• Coordinate and perform Quality surveillance and inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and E&I disciplines.
• Verify that construction work is carried out in line with approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Manage and report on contractor Quality performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead audits of contractors and internal project functions, issuing reports and following up on actions.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and oversee root cause analysis investigations.
• Support progressive completions, turnover and handover, ensuring all Quality documentation is correctly compiled.
• Act as the senior Quality focal point for contractors and work packages, providing professional guidance and assurance.

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quality Engineer or QA/QC specialist on large EPC construction projects with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge across civil, mechanical, piping, structural and E&I scopes.
• Strong understanding of both QA and QC processes in construction environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing ITPs, ITRs, NCRs and corrective actions through to close-out.
• Lead Auditor qualification aligned to ISO 9001.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working closely with clients and contractors.
• Practical knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (PE(S)R).
• Experience supporting completions and handover using electronic completions management systems.

Nice-to-have Skills

• CQI membership.
• Technical qualifications such as engineering HND/HNC, CSWIP Welding Inspector, NDT, coating, or E&I/CompEx certification.
• Experience within energy, petrochemical, or carbon capture projects.
• Background in pressure systems, welding inspection or commissioning support.

Apply Now
If your experience matches this Senior Quality Engineer opportunity, apply today or send your CV to our recruitment team to be considered.

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