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 Teesside
Essential 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 required
What’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 programme
Why 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.