Head of quality assurance

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to lead and manage the Quality Assurance function for major capital projects. The successful candidate will ensure the implementation of effective quality systems, processes, and procedures across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Support and assist the Chief Major Projects Officer in all QA aspects of the Project. Take full ownership of the Quality Assurance function across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Ensure implementation of Major Projects Contract requirements in the QA domain and report any deviations. Review and approve the EPCC Contractor’s Project Quality Plan, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and QAFCO standards. Monitor and follow up on EPCC Contractor’s implementation of the accepted Quality Plan, reporting non-conformities and initiating corrective actions. Lead the development, review, and maintenance of the Project Information Manual (PIM), ensuring it reflects current Project governance, quality requirements, and procedural standards. Develop and implement all internal Project procedures related to quality assurance, ensuring alignment with Project Quality Management System. Ensure that all procedures are clearly communicated, accessible, and consistently applied across the Project team. Lead and manage QA Engineers and Quality Coordinators, ensuring effective execution of QA activities. Organize and develop the QA function within the Project Team, fostering a culture of quality and accountability. Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Management System. Oversee and conduct quality surveillance during engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Review and follow the EPCC Contractor’s Quality Gates Process to ensure engineering development aligns with Project quality assurance requirements. Develop and implement a Project Quality Audit Plan covering all phases and stakeholders. Conduct scheduled and unscheduled quality audits on internal Project Team, EPCC Contractor, and Subcontractors.

Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance. At least 5 years of experience on major EPC/EPCC projects within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or Industrial sectors.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Professional Quality certifications (ISO Lead Auditor, ASQ, CQE, or equivalent) are an advantage.

Skills Required: Leadership and team management. Contract and risk management. Quality auditing and compliance. Report writing and stakeholder management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience with EPC/EPCC project execution. Strong knowledge of project quality management systems, auditing, quality surveillance, and contractor management.

Languages: English (C-Professional working proficiency)

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Part of the SPIE group, this company provides technical services to the oil and gas, chemicals and energy industries. Its work covers engineering, commissioning, operations and maintenance, integrity management and training for onshore and offshore facilities. It supports operators throughout asset life cycles across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Company Industry: Energy

Department / Functional Area: Quality Assurance

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible) #J-18808-Ljbffr