Quality Engineer

2 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Sustainable Talent LTD Full time

Electrical Quality Engineer – Power & Renewables (Scotland)

Permanent | Full-Time | Major Infrastructure Projects

We're seeking an experienced
Electrical Quality Engineer
to play a key role across large-scale power and renewable energy projects throughout Scotland. This is a long-term opportunity with a strong project pipeline, offering stability, progression, and the chance to work within a high-performing multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role

You will lead and support Quality activities from pre-construction through to project handover, ensuring all work meets required standards while driving a proactive Quality culture across teams and supply chain partners. This position suits someone who thrives in complex engineering environments and enjoys influencing best practice on-site and across wider project functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and monitor
    Project Quality Plans
    and
    Inspection & Test Plans
    .
  • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Commissioning, EHS, client teams and supply chain partners.
  • Provide training and guidance to project teams on Quality procedures and expectations.
  • Lead
    lessons-learned workshops
    and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage walkdowns, 2-week lookaheads, and track planned vs actual Quality performance.
  • Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with QMS and project Quality Plans.
  • Support implementation of Quality & LEAN Construction policies.
  • Monitor KPIs including snag trends, checklist performance, installation readiness and handover status.
  • Deliver First-of-Kind/Benchmark programmes to maintain consistent installation standards.
  • Identify Quality risks and drive corrective action plans as required.

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent Electrical trade qualification.
  • 5+ years' Quality Management experience
    within an engineering or construction environment.
  • Experience in
    HV/MV substations, transmission & distribution
    , or cable jointing (advantageous).
  • Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards.
  • ISO 9001 auditor certification and experience conducting audits.
  • Ability to lead RCA investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong planning, organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to implement and manage Quality processes and procedures across complex projects.

What's on Offer

  • Long-term project pipeline (5+ years).
  • Competitive salary and package with negotiation flexibility.
  • Career development and leadership growth opportunities.
  • The chance to work within a dynamic, supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

If you're passionate about Quality in the power and renewables sector and want to join a team delivering impactful infrastructure projects,
apply now or
send your CV directly to

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