Site-Based Quality Engineer - Energy Infrastructure Location: North Scotland Start Date: 2 November 2026 (ASAP) End Date: 31 January 2028 Rate: £450-£650 per day, depending on experience IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Working Pattern: Site-based, 50 hours per week (10 hours per day) Keywords: Quality Assurance, QA/QC, ISO 9001, ITPs, NCRs, Site Inspections, Audits, FAT/SAT, Substations, Construction, Handover Documentation.
The Opportunity Turner Lovell is seeking an experienced Site-Based Quality Engineer to play a key role in major energy infrastructure projects at Finstown and Dounreay.
This is an opportunity to contribute to significant energy infrastructure works in the north of Scotland, supporting quality assurance across construction, installation and project delivery on a long-term contract running through to January 2028. With rates of £450-£650 per day Outside IR35, this role offers the chance to apply your quality expertise on complex engineering projects, working alongside experienced project and site management teams while helping ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance and project handover.
If you have a strong background in site-based quality assurance and want to be involved in major energy infrastructure delivery, we'd like to hear from you Key Responsibilities Conduct site quality audits and inspections in line with ISO 9001 and project requirements. Review and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring inspections and records are completed correctly. Manage non-conformances (NCRs), defects and corrective actions through to closure.
Coordinate quality activities with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams. Maintain accurate inspection, testing, material and construction records. Support the preparation of as-built documentation, completion records and handover packs. Attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), where required. Produce regular quality reports, monitor outstanding actions and escalate project risks.
Essential Requirements Typically, five or more years' experience in a quality role within construction, engineering or major infrastructure projects. Recognised Auditor qualification. Experience with quality audits, inspections, ITPs, NCRs and quality management systems. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and project documentation requirements. Experience working with clients, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams. Background in a highly regulated industry.
If this sounds like it could be your next challenge on a large-scale energy project, please apply or contact Marcus Horne - / 0207 448 1100 for further information
Site based Quality Engineer in Scotland employer: TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED
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