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QA/QC Manager - HVP
Quality Assurance Lead – 50 MW/300 MWh LAES Project
Bilfinger UK • Carrington, Greater Manchester
About Bilfinger UK
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across critical sectors including:
- Chemical & petrochemical
- Nuclear, oil & gas
- Pharmaceuticals & biopharma
- Power & energy, renewables
- Utilities & food & beverage
We enhance asset efficiency, ensuring high availability and cost-effective maintenance across onshore and offshore facilities. Our expertise spans the entire asset lifecycle, from consultancy and engineering to decommissioning, delivered by over 4,500 experienced professionals operating from 14 strategic UK locations, adhering to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.
Project Overview: First-of-a-Kind LAES Facility
Client: Highview Power Carrington Location: Greater Manchester Key Details:
- 50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) commercial-scale facility
- First commercial deployment of renewable-powered energy storage supporting the UK’s net-zero transition
- Innovative technology converting surplus electricity into liquefied air for on-demand generation
Bilfinger’s Role:
- Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
- Delivery of safety-critical systems in a first-of-this-kind (FOAK) environment
- Integration with multi-disciplinary project teams on a high-tech, low-carbon energy asset
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The Role: Quality Assurance Lead
You will drive quality assurance (QA) and compliance for this landmark project, ensuring:
- Effective project documentation, audit, and corrective action processes
- Right-first-time standards through QA/QC oversight, audit management, and performance monitoring
- Strong supplier/subcontractor compliance and client transparency
Key Responsibilities:
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QA Strategy & Execution
- Lead quality-related advice for the entire project
- Develop, review, and maintain Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and supporting QA documentation, liaising with senior engineers and SMEs
- Ensure robust document control, tracking, and adherence to drawings and specifications
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Audit & Non-Conformance Management
- Conduct internal project audits, produce audit schedules, and report findings
- Validate effectiveness of corrective actions arising from non-conformities (NCs) or audits
- Monitor KPIs for QA performance and quality trust initiatives
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Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Oversee adherence to construction industry standards (e.g., ASME B31.3 for piping, EC&I systems)
- Ensure supplier/subcontractor compliance with project contractual and legal requirements
- Collaborate with client QA departments for transparent reporting
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Risk & Continuous Improvement
- Promote a cultural focus on quality and safety, particularly "right-first-time" execution
- Apply problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis)
- Encourage a continuous improvement mindset across the team
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Qualifications & Experience Requirements
Essential:
✔ Strong background in engineering and QA/QC, with regulatory industry experience (highly preferred in petrochemical, oil & gas, aviation, or construction) ✔ Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in regulated environments ✔ Recognised quality certification/qualifications (e.g., IRCA, BSI, CQI) ✔ Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and technical specifications ✔ Strong expertise in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and SharePoint ✔ Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
Desirable (but advantageous):
🔹 Internal Auditor certification (IRCA) 🔹 CSWIP 3.1 Welding knowledge 🔹 Understanding of NDE techniques, BS EN 10204 (Test Certificate Schedules), and Pressure Equipment Directive compliance 🔹 Experience with offshore/onshore construction QA/QC
Why Join Us?
- Work on a landmark net-zero project driving the future of long-duration energy storage
- Influential role in QA at scale, shaping UK industrialisation challenges
- Opportunity to collaborate with global asset lifecycle experts at Bilfinger UK
Interested? Contact: [leo.taylor@bilfinger.com] or call +44 (0)1224 246246
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