Quality Manager – Clean Energy Projects

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance across complex industrial and engineering projects in the clean‑energy sector. Based in the United Kingdom, you will shape and continuously improve quality systems for advanced electrolysis and hydrogen infrastructure from design through to customer hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Lead quality management throughout the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning and delivery.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve quality systems, procedures and project‑specific quality programmes.
• Build and manage quality teams, inspectors and third‑party resources supporting suppliers and fabrication partners.
• Define Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality hold points and ensure compliance across manufacturing and construction processes.
• Oversee non‑conformance management, root‑cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, audits and performance evaluation in collaboration with supply‑chain teams.
• Review and approve technical documentation such as drawings, weld maps, material lists and manufacturing records for compliance.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and ensure resolution of punch‑list items prior to shipment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Welding, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality roles within industrial equipment, fabrication, manufacturing or large‑scale engineering projects.
• At least 4 years in a Quality Manager or equivalent leadership position.
• Proven track record delivering quality assurance across multiple concurrent projects, preferably in Europe.

Required skills

• Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Root‑Cause Analysis and CAPA (Corrective/Preventive Actions)
• Supplier auditing and qualification
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Technical documentation review (drawings, weld maps, material lists)
• Knowledge of PED 2014/68/EU conformity assessments