Quality Lead

Title: Quality Manager About ENGIEENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.Description about the Entity: ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in GCC. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.Description about the Project: Join ENGIE with our project partners in shaping the future of renewable energy with the BESS Project in KSA, a groundbreaking initiative in the KSA. As part of this ambitious project, you will be at the forefront of developing a state-of-the-art BESS plant with a capacity of 500MW/2000MWh. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the full lifecycle of the project, from design and engineering to construction and operation, all within a dynamic and innovative environment. This project promises stability and long-term impact. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a tangible difference, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey. . About the job:Business Line: AMEAReporting to: Construction DirectorPrimary Location: Project Site – KSA KHUSHAIBAHEmployee Status: Project basisSchedule: Full Time Key activities and competenciesThe Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and leadership of the Project Quality Management System to ensure that all activities are executed in line with the SPV corporate governance, contractual obligations, applicable codes and standards, and project quality requirements. The role ensures robust quality assurance and quality control from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Project QA Manual, quality objectives, QA/QC procedures and overall Project Quality Management System, including internal and external audits.Review and approve the BESS OEM’s, BOP Contractor’s and subcontractors’ Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and quality documentation.Develop and implement the project inspection, testing and audit programme covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.Oversee quality activities at BESS OEM and vendor manufacturing facilities, third-party inspection locations and project site, including FATs, SATs, material inspections and equipment inspections.Ensure the quality of BESS equipment and associated systems, including battery systems, BESS containers, PCS, MV systems, transformers, EMS/SCADA, HVAC, fire protection and auxiliary systems.Manage NCRs, quality observations, corrective and preventive actions, root cause analysis, punch lists and quality walk-downs, ensuring timely and traceable close-out.Monitor quality KPIs, audit findings, NCR trends and inspection status, providing regular reports and quality inputs to project management, progress reviews and risk assessments.Ensure that all quality deliverables, testing, commissioning records, certificates and final quality dossiers comply with Project Agreements, technical specifications, applicable standards and handover requirements.Manage quality interfaces between the BESS OEM, BOP Contractor, subcontractors and vendors, identifying gaps, conflicting responsibilities and potential quality risks.Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Procurement, Contracts, HSE, Project Controls and Document Control teams to ensure consistent implementation of project quality requirements.Lead and manage the QA/QC team of 6 FTEs, providing coaching, technical guidance, performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.Provide quality leadership during interface and coordination meetings with the BESS OEM, BOP Contractor, subcontractors, Owner’s Engineer and other stakeholders.Support the Construction Director and Project Management Team in resolving significant quality issues, assessing quality risks and implementing appropriate mitigation and improvement actions.Ensure quality requirements are incorporated throughout the complete project lifecycle and support PAC, FAC, final handover and close-out activities.Promote quality awareness, lessons learned, best practices and continuous improvement across the project, including training and awareness sessions for project personnel and contractors.Key relationshipsKey relationships are as follows:Internal:Project Director and Project Management TeamHSE ManagerConstruction & Commissioning TeamsEngineering, Procurement & Document Control TeamsOwner’s EngineerExternal:EPC Contractor and Subcontractors’ Quality TeamsVendors and Equipment ManufacturerThird-party inspection agencesGovernment and certifying authorities (e.g., for PAC/FAC sign-off)Required Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Quality ManagementExperience: Minimum 10 years’ experience (including GCC experience) in project quality management, including:Minimum 10 years’ experience, including GCC experience, in project quality management within large-scale EPC, power, energy infrastructure or BESS projects.Strong experience in implementing QA/QC systems, quality plans, ITPs, audits and inspection programmes across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.Experience managing QA/QC activities for BESS projects or complex electrical power infrastructure, including BESS equipment, PCS, MV systems, transformers and associated systems.Experience managing quality interfaces between BESS OEMs, BOP Contractors, subcontractors, vendors and Owner’s Engineer.Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, applicable international standards, project specifications and contractual quality requirements.Hands-on experience with FATs, SATs, material inspections, equipment inspections, testing and commissioning activities.Strong experience in NCR management, root cause analysis, corrective actions, punch-list management and quality close-out.Proven leadership experience in managing QA/QC teams and coordinating quality activities across multiple project disciplines.Experience preparing quality documentation and supporting PAC, FAC, handover and final project quality dossier requirements.Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with good working knowledge of MS Office and quality/document management systems.