At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of a project-focused Quality Management System ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
- Company: Join EET, a leader in low carbon fuels and energy transition in the North West.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits including holiday purchase.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and a strong safety culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality assurance in major capital projects within the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management, ISO standards, and large-scale project delivery required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port
Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday
25 days holiday, increasing with service
Private medical insurance
Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
Free Secure On-Site Car Parking
About the Company
EET (Essar Energy Transition) vision is to be the leading producer of low carbon fuels and establish a blueprint energy transition hub in the North West. EET plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK's road transport fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low carbon energy solutions.
We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region's low carbon future. With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.
You will lead the development, certification and delivery of a project-focused Quality Management System (QMS) across a major capital programme, ensuring full alignment with ISO 9001 and ISO 10005 requirements. This role is central to embedding quality assurance across EPC contractors, international suppliers and third-party inspection bodies, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual, regulatory and notified body standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Achieving and maintaining ISO 9001 certification for project quality systems
- Establishing a lifecycle-based Project Quality Management System (PrMO) and Quality Management Plans
- Leading a risk-based audit programme across internal teams, EPC contractors and suppliers
- Acting as lead internal auditor and quality authority for clients, regulators and certification bodies
- Managing non-conformance processes, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Overseeing inspection, NDT and dimensional compliance across global supply chains and module yards
- Assuring the suitability of third-party inspectors and notified bodies (including PED requirements)
- Driving quality performance, reporting and continuous improvement across EPC delivery
You will also contribute to supplier development, lessons learned and cost-of-poor-quality reduction, using structured improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
About You
You are an experienced quality leader with experience of being involved in large scale, high value projects, ideally in energy, oil & gas, hydrogen or other regulated industries. You bring a proven ability to build and implement ISO-aligned quality systems in complex, multi-contractor environments, with strong oversight of both project delivery and supply chain quality.
You will demonstrate:
- Expertise in ISO 9001 implementation and auditing, with Lead Auditor qualification
- Strong understanding of EPC quality deliverables, including ITPs, inspections and documentation control
- Experience managing supplier quality and third-party inspections across international supply chains
- A track record of delivering audit programmes and regulatory engagement
- Advanced capability in non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and relevant notified body requirements (e.g. PED)
- Ability to translate quality standards into practical, adoptable project systems
You are comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery level, engaging senior stakeholders while ensuring rigorous quality execution across projects. A relevant degree and progress toward or achievement of Chartered Quality Professional status are expected.
Projects Quality Manager in Ellesmere Port employer: Essar Oil Limited
Essar Oil Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ellesmere Port where employees can thrive in a fast-paced logistics setting. With a strong commitment to service excellence, the company fosters a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, providing ample opportunities for career advancement. Join our dedicated team and enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a growing organisation that values innovation and operational efficiency.
