EC Package Quality Manager

EC Package Quality Manager

Location: London (Office Based)

Contract Type: Outside IR35 Contract

Role Overview

This client is seeking an experienced EC Package Quality Manager to support the delivery of the East Anglia ONE (EA1) offshore wind project package activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all quality assurance and quality control activities associated with the Electrical Cable (EC) Package , ensuring that project, client, regulatory and industry quality requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

The role will focus on quality oversight of electrical cable package activities, working closely with project management, engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturers, construction contractors and key stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained across procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quality activities relating to the Electrical Cable Package.
• Develop, implement and maintain package-specific quality plans and surveillance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable standards and regulatory obligations.
• Review and approve supplier Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Manufacturing Procedures and quality documentation.
• Coordinate and conduct supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Manage inspection and surveillance activities at supplier and manufacturer facilities.
• Witness and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), routine tests, type tests and qualification testing as required.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and provide regular reporting to project stakeholders.
• Manage non-conformances, concessions and deviations, ensuring timely investigation and close-out.
• Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure appropriate traceability of materials, components and manufacturing records.
• Support risk identification and mitigation related to quality performance across the cable package.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to ensure quality requirements are embedded throughout delivery.
• Review turnover packages and final quality dossiers prior to project handover.
• Promote a positive quality culture and continuous improvement across the project.

Required Experience

• Significant experience in Quality Management within offshore wind, renewable energy, power transmission, utilities or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience working with:
• Export Cables
• Array Cables
• Cable Accessories
• Jointing Systems
• Cable Terminations
• High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure
• Experience overseeing quality activities throughout manufacturing, testing and installation phases.
• Strong understanding of cable manufacturing processes and associated inspection requirements.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and quality surveillance activities.
• Proven track record managing NCRs, corrective actions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience on offshore wind farm, transmission, substation, HVAC or HVDC projects is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Lead Auditor Qualification (ISO 9001) preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• IEC and relevant electrical industry standards
• Offshore Wind Project Delivery Requirements
• Supplier Quality Management Processes

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex multi-contractor environment.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.

Deliverables

• Package Quality Management Plans.
• Supplier Audit Reports.
• Quality Surveillance Reports.
• FAT Witness Reports.
• NCR and Corrective Action Management.
• Quality KPI Reporting.
• Manufacturing and Installation Quality Documentation Reviews.
• Final Quality Dossiers and Handover Documentation.