Quality Lead Transmission

Is this your chance to join the team constructing one of Scotland's largest offshore wind farms? Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm Inch Cape is a 1080MW offshore wind farm situated 15km from the Angus coast in the North Sea. The power it generates will be transmitted 85 kilometres to a new substation at Cockenzie, in East Lothian from where it will enter the national transmission system. Inch Cape is a more than £3 billion infrastructure project that will make a significant contribution to the UK's carbon emissions reduction targets. Once complete its 72 turbines will generate enough electricity to power almost half the homes in Scotland.

Summary of Assignment:

The Quality Lead - Transmission will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the implementation of quality management practices across the full transmission scope of an offshore wind farm during the execution/construction phase. This includes quality assurance and control of the Onshore Substation (ONS), Landfall works, Offshore Substation Platform (OSP), Export Cable (EC), and Inter-Array Cable (IAC) installation. The role will interface with contractors, suppliers, package managers, and certification bodies to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and statutory regulations

Travels required: Mainly WFH with some travels to the Edinburgh office for meetings as and when required (around 2 -3 days a month) Main office: Ground Floor New Clarendon 114-116 George Street EH2 4LH, Edinburgh Working hours: Flexible times - Monday to Friday - 7.5h a day (normally between 8am and 6pm)

Responsibilities

Quality Execution & Oversight

• Lead and coordinate quality execution across all transmission scopes including Onshore Substation, Landfall Civils, Export Cable Supply, Offshore Substation, and Inter-Array Cables Supply.
• Ensure implementation of agreed Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) at all supplier and construction locations, with a focus on real-time execution, compliance, and corrective action.
• Oversee and coordinate QA representatives deployed at key manufacturing, fabrication, and construction facilities to ensure consistent quality oversight and proactive issue resolution.
• Ensure robust daily/weekly quality reporting from QA representatives, including updates on inspection progress, non-conformances, observations, and key risks.
• Compile and elevate quality performance data and status reports to the senior project leadership team, ensuring timely escalation of high-impact issues.

Non-Conformance & RCA Management

• Lead the response to quality issues and non-conformances across the execution phase, ensuring clear accountability, resolution, and traceable documentation.
• Monitor and drive closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), defects and punches in line with project timelines and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for significant or recurring issues, ensuring actions are identified, implemented, and tracked through to effective closure.
• Report progress and trends on RCA implementation and systemic improvements to project leadership.

Supplier & Site Engagement

• Maintain regular and active engagement with suppliers, contractors, and QA site teams to verify quality compliance and execution readiness.
• Attend key quality hold points and milestone inspections (FATs, PFAIs, site walkdowns, manufacturing facility inspections etc.) across all transmission scope locations.
• Ensure supplier activities are executed in accordance with contractual quality obligations and project specifications.

Interface & Integration

• Act as the quality focal point between transmission packages and other project scopes (FOU, WTG, IAC, OSS) to ensure integrated execution and consistent quality standards.
• Liaise with Construction and HSE teams to coordinate on-site quality assurance and ensure alignment of quality and safety priorities.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and deliver structured quality performance reports to senior leadership, identifying trends, risks, and improvement areas.
• Maintain a dashboard of quality KPIs for the transmission scopes, including NCR status, defect register, punch list, audit findings, supplier performance, and RCA follow-up.
• Support the Quality Assurance reps in planning and conducting audits, internal reviews, and project quality meetings.

Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned from transmission execution activities for dissemination to other project areas, continuous improvement and future project planning.
• Support implementation of quality initiatives and training at supplier and construction sites to reinforce expectations and improve outcomes.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work independently in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
• Practical understanding of construction methodologies and project execution workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, quality management tools, and document control systems (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint).

Knowledge:

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in quality assurance/control within large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, preferably in offshore wind.
• Proven experience with transmission systems including offshore substations, subsea cable installation, and onshore grid connection works.
• Strong knowledge of relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001), IEC standards, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with marine operations, offshore construction environments, and high-voltage systems.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field

If you wish to make a big impact in renewables and being involved in this innovative project do not hesitate to apply.

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