Senior Quality (QA) Engineer

Technip Energies is a global leader in engineering and technology for the energy industry, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. Our focus on net-zero initiatives positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team working on the Net Zero Teesside Power project, a pioneering initiative aimed at delivering low‑carbon power solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

• Promote the awareness of quality management principles (including quality and Management System inductions) and provide advice and guidance to peers and colleagues.
• Understand and identify emerging stakeholder requirements and establish plans to address these.
• Ensure requirements of the Technip Energies quality policy, quality standard and agreed objectives are communicated and complied with across the Business unit/grouping.
• Experience on EPC Onshore / EPCm / Power Plant type contracts.
• Implementation of quality management system requirements, ensuring compliance with client requirements and/or ISO 9001 requirements.
• Be familiar with current Codes and Standards (PED/PSSR, ASME, ASTM, EEMUA, CE/UKCA Marking, ATEX etc).
• Have experience regarding SUBCONTRACTOR interface/management, data gathering, investigation and decision making in relation to Code and Standard certification to demonstrate compliance needs.
• Quality representative and interface with top management on all quality related matters specific to scope / contract.
• Engage client quality representatives on a regular basis and act expediently on both positive and negative client feedback.
• Oversight, governance and implementation of all applicable quality related tools and applications / software’s.
• Develop, review, and implement QA plans, procedures, and standards aligned with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Manage site and subcontracts audits and surveillance programs, including scheduling, creating audit plans, develop Terms of Reference, conduct audits and surveillances to verify adherence to quality standards, codes, and regulations.
• Manage and identify Non‑conformance and Opportunities for Improvements and advise remediations required with the intent to continuously improve quality outcomes on the project, also identifying the root causes of issues and recommendations for fixes through effective root‑cause investigation, management, reporting and analysis of data arising from non‑conformance, correction and corrective actions and other key quality indicators.
• Ensure the development and control of all SUBCONTRACTOR KPI’s, documentation, certification and QA/QC activities, including the review and approval process.
• Act as contract focal point for all areas certification to ensure fulfillment regarding minimum certification requirements.
• Have experience with Completions, Handover and Commissioning Processes.
• Has good working knowledge of cross functional integration and inter‑discipline awareness, to identify right first time and continuous improvement areas and for sharing of good practice.
• To lead, undertake or participate in investigations of quality related failures.
• Facilitate ‘Right First Time’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ actions, events, and initiatives.
• Setting, tracking, and reporting site Quality goals and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into all project phases.
• Identify, report, and track quality issues, facilitating timely resolution and the project ‘Right First Time’ philosophy.
• Participate in risk assessments and failure mode analysis related to quality aspects.
• Manage, prepare and present site quality inductions and ensure awareness of project requirements throughout the full project team.
• Foster a culture of quality awareness, right first time and continuous improvement across the project team.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field, or minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance within the energy, oil & gas, or petrochemical sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of current Codes and Standards (PED/PSSR, ASME, ASTM, EEMUA, CE/UKCA Marking, ATEX etc).
• Proven experience working on large-scale engineering and construction projects, preferably in power or low‑carbon energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with QA tools and software (e.g., audit management, non‑conformance reporting).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA.
• Must hold ISO Lead Auditor with 5 years of experience.
• Proficient in the analysis of processes and data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.
• Proficient in the use of continual improvement tools and techniques.

• Be part of a ground breaking project contributing to the UK’s net‑zero ambitions.
• Work with a global leader in energy transition solutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Technip Energies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.