Senior Quality Project Lead

We are seeking an experienced Quality Mobilisation Lead to establish and lead the quality function during the mobilisation of major engineering and construction projects across the United States. This strategic role is responsible for ensuring project quality systems, governance, documentation, inspection processes and quality personnel are fully established before projects transition into construction, commissioning and operational delivery. Working closely with Business Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning teams, you will provide technical quality leadership from proposal through mobilisation. You will develop project quality strategies, establish project-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS), implement inspection and turnover processes, support mobilisation of project quality teams and ensure projects are fully prepared for commissioning, start-up and successful operational delivery. Once projects transition into execution, Project Quality Managers will assume responsibility for day-to-day project delivery. However, you will remain the functional technical authority for project quality, providing governance, technical guidance, escalation support and continuous improvement across multiple concurrent projects. This role supports major mission-critical, industrial and advanced technology projects throughout the United States and requires regular travel to project locations. Key Responsibilities Proposal & Pre-Construction Review client specifications, contracts, RFQs and RFPs to identify project quality, inspection and commissioning requirements. Support proposal, estimating and engineering teams by reviewing project quality requirements, identifying quality risks and advising on project quality deliverables, execution strategies and resource requirements. Develop project quality strategies aligned with client requirements, commissioning objectives and company standards. Participate in technical reviews, client meetings and pre-award planning activities. Identify quality-related risks that may impact construction, commissioning, systems completion or project turnover. Develop Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project-specific quality procedures. Establish project Quality Management Systems (QMS), document control processes and inspection programmes. Define project quality organisation structures and work with Talent Acquisition and project leadership to support mobilisation and onboarding of Quality Engineers, QA/QC Inspectors and project quality personnel. Lead onboarding, technical mentoring and mobilisation of project quality teams. Establish project inspection, testing, NCR management, turnover and quality documentation processes. Review and approve subcontractor Quality Plans, inspection documentation and quality deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements. Develop Mechanical Completion, Systems Completion and Turnover quality strategies supporting commissioning activities. Coordinate project quality readiness reviews before commissioning mobilisation. Ensure projects are fully prepared for successful operational delivery before transition to project execution teams. Commissioning Readiness & Systems Completion Work closely with the Commissioning Mobilisation Lead to ensure quality and commissioning activities are fully integrated throughout project mobilisation. Ensure inspection records, Mechanical Completion documentation and turnover packages support efficient commissioning and startup. Verify systems are ready for release into pre-commissioning and commissioning. Support Systems Completion and project turnover by ensuring documentation is complete, accurate and compliant with contractual requirements. Participate in commissioning readiness reviews, client inspections, systems completion reviews and turnover meetings. Resolve quality issues that could impact commissioning, startup or operational handover. Lead or support investigations into significant quality issues arising during commissioning and ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are effectively implemented. Technical Leadership & Governance Remain the functional technical authority for project quality throughout the project lifecycle. Provide technical quality leadership across multiple concurrent projects. Support Project Quality Managers with technical guidance, coaching and escalation resolution. Lead investigations into significant quality issues and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Drive continuous improvement of project quality systems, inspection processes and delivery standards. Support internal audits, external audits, client quality reviews and governance meetings. Promote standardisation, lessons learned and best practice across projects and business units. Travel Requirements Support engineering and construction projects throughout the United States. Travel regularly to project sites during proposal support, mobilisation, commissioning readiness and early execution. Build strong relationships with project teams, commissioning teams, subcontractors and clients. Provide on-site leadership during mobilisation, inspection readiness and commissioning preparation. Expected travel is approximately 50–75% , depending on project requirements. Flexibility to travel at short notice and spend extended periods on project sites is essential. Candidate Requirements 10+ years' experience in Quality Management supporting complex EPC engineering and construction projects. Demonstrated experience establishing project quality systems prior to construction execution. Experience implementing Quality Management Systems on large engineering, industrial or mission-critical projects. Experience supporting projects from proposal and mobilisation through construction, commissioning and project execution. Experience developing Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project-specific quality procedures. Experience supporting Mechanical Completion, Systems Completion, project turnover and commissioning readiness. Experience leading, mentoring and mobilising project quality teams. Strong understanding of engineering, construction, commissioning and project delivery lifecycles. Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States. Technical Knowledge Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and quality assurance methodologies. Experience implementing project quality systems, governance frameworks and inspection programmes. Strong understanding of Mechanical Completion, Systems Completion and project turnover methodologies. Understanding of commissioning interfaces and quality requirements supporting successful startup and operational readiness. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts and quality requirements. Experience managing NCRs, CAPA, root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. Leadership & Communication Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills. Strong leadership, coaching and decision-making capability. High level of ownership and accountability. Ability to influence multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities. Ability to resolve technical quality and commissioning readiness issues within demanding project environments. Strongly Preferred Experience Experience delivering hyperscale data centres, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, battery manufacturing or other advanced technology / mission-critical projects . Experience working for Tier 1 EPC contractors, engineering consultancies or commissioning organisations. Experience reviewing subcontractor quality programmes and supporting integrated project delivery. Familiarity with integrated commissioning, startup, systems completion and operational readiness processes. Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQI or equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leader Engineering