Project Quality Lead

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Quality Lead to oversee all quality-related activities across a project which includes five HV substations of varying complexity.

• Ensure quality-related project activities and services are efficiently implemented by contractors, meeting all project-specific quality requirements.
• Ensure construction site teams and subcontractors adhere to project quality standards.
• Prepare and review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) with subject matter experts.
• Facilitate testing activities in accordance with the Project Quality Plan.
• Support document control processes in collaboration with document controllers and specialist teams.
• Inspect completed works and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify non-conformances and drive timely close‑out.
• Support the project team with customer complaints, reporting, and solution development.
• Provide coaching, training, and regular communication with project management, site managers, internal departments, and customer specialists.
• Lead and support the development and implementation of improvement measures.
• Ensure proactive mitigation of quality-related risks and impacts.

• Proven professional experience on construction sites of varying size and complexity.
• Previous experience working in an EPC environment covering MEICA and civil works.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
• Proficient in MS Office and document management systems.
• Health & Safety experience is an advantage.

First Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment agency committed to delivering highly skilled professionals for engineering and construction projects.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.