Quality Surveillance Engineer; Energy

Quality Surveillance Engineer (Energy) – WSP in the UK & Ireland. Representing WSP’s leading Quality Services (QS) business group, you will provide quality surveillance and management services to safeguard product conformity for our clients.

We are a global ISO 17020 “Type C” Inspection Body with a proud 40-year history of providing quality consultancy, audit, advisory services, and manufacturing assurance to the Energy, Industrial and Transportation sectors. Our services include oversight of asset maintenance, manufacturing assurance of new and refurbished power plants, nuclear, offshore wind, hydro, thermal power, solar and battery storage equipment, supported by an infrastructure of subject matter experts.

• Undertake inspection and assurance activities for mechanical and/or electrical equipment during manufacture.
• Carry out audits of suppliers and processes.
• Assist with the review, mark-up and approval of inspection and test plans, and manufacturing programmes.
• Ensure assignment activities are executed in compliance with client requirements and relevant contractual specifications and national/international standards.
• Support Project Managers with technical information supporting the inspection and testing activities.

• A relevant background in engineering is desirable (HND, BEng, BSc or equivalent).
• Chartered or Incorporated Quality Engineer or engineering professional.
• CQI diploma in Quality Management, or equivalent qualification.
• IRCA registered Lead Auditor would be desirable; external training can be provided.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical engineering and quality assurance/quality systems engineering, with specialist knowledge in the inspection of PSSR, rotating plant, welding/fabrication, NDT, power transformers, turbo generators, switch gear, cables AC/DC and motors.

Our Quality Surveillance Engineers must be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to inspection and problem solving, and be confident in challenging manufacturers, clients, contract partners or client representatives where non-compliance to project specifications may be identified. Detailed reporting is a large part of day-to-day activities, and it is essential that you are computer literate and capable of producing coherent, technically fulfilled reports.

If you don’t meet all the criteria, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

At WSP, work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for your family, friends, interests and community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve your health and…