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UK Talent Manager – Contracting @ Turner Lovell | Renewable Energy & Construction
Lead Quality Engineer
- Start Date: ASAP
- Location: East of England (with limited hybrid flexibility)
- Keywords: Quality Assurance, Substations, Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy, Electrical Infrastructure, ISO Standards, NCRs, ITPs, Commissioning, HV Substation, Audits, OFTO
Turner Lovell is working in partnership with a leading EPC contractor delivering a complex renewable energy project, in the East of England.
This role is ideal for a quality professional with experience in construction, high-voltage substation or renewable energy environments. You’ll take the lead in monitoring and enforcing QA/QC processes, collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance across construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the UK’s energy transition.
Responsibilities:
- Lead site-based quality management for the project scope, ensuring adherence to project, client, and regulatory standards.
- Review and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Plans for civil, M&E, and commissioning works.
- Carry out regular site inspections and internal audits to verify work quality and compliance (promoting continuous improvement and lessons learned).
- Manage and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis.
- Liaise with package managers, contractors, and client representatives to coordinate quality-related deliverables.
- Ensure documentation and certification (including test records and inspection reports) are accurately maintained and submitted.
- Support final handover documentation and ensure all QA records align with OFTO / TSO / client expectations.
- Act as the quality point of contact for site works and interface with wider project QA teams.
Requirements:
- Prior experience in a Quality Manager or QA/QC Lead role on HV, substation, or renewable projects
- Strong working knowledge of EPC delivery processes, inspection and test procedures, and quality documentation management
- Experience reviewing method statements, ITPs, materials certificates, and test results
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a site-based, multi-contractor environment
- Qualifications in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) or related discipline preferred
- Right to work in the UK and availability to work full-time on site in the East of England
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant renewable energy projects while working alongside a respected team of industry professionals.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to make a meaningful impact on essential energy infrastructure. To apply, please contact Maddie Jacob at madeleine.jacob@turnerlovell.com / 0207 448 1100
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Quality Assurance, Management, and Project Management
- Industries: Services for Renewable Energy, Environmental Quality Programs, and Engineering Services
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