Project Quality Lead

Quality Lead / Quality Co-Ordinator / QC QA quality engineer

Outside IR35 | £350–£700 per day | 12 months + extension

A leading UK engineering organisation delivering complex, high-profile projects within the energy and industrial sectors is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator on a contract basis to support a major long-term oil and gas programme. With a reputation for technical excellence, robust engineering standards and strong customer delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation overseeing quality across a multi-year project.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all QA / QC activity across the project, ensuring full compliance with customer and industry requirements

Act as the main point of contact for customer quality matters, managing communication and technical interface

Oversee audits, inspections, documentation reviews and quality reporting

Coordinate quality activity with internal teams including Projects, Design, Manufacturing and SHEQ

Support the development and implementation of quality plans, processes and corrective actions

Maintain clear documentation and ensure consistent quality governance across all working locations

Travel regularly between Stockport, Lisburn and the customer site in TeessideEssential Requirements

Strong background in quality assurance / quality control within the oil and gas sector

Proven experience in QA / QC leadership, compliance management and audit activities

Ability to confidently interface with customers and cross-functional internal teams

Strong understanding of quality standards, documentation, inspection processes and regulatory compliance

Willingness to travel between multiple sites as requiredWhat’s on Offer

Outside IR35 contract

Competitve day rate

Initial 12-month assignment with strong potential for multi-year extension

Based in Manchester with travel to other sites required.

Opportunity to lead quality on a major, high-profile UK oil and gas programmeWhy Apply? This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of QA / QC across a flagship long-term project within the oil and gas industry. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance, leading customer engagement and driving project success across multiple engineering disciplines.

Apply Now If you are an experienced quality professional with a strong oil and gas background and the ability to lead QA / QC activity across multiple sites, we’d love to hear from you