Electrical QA/QC Lead (Power Generation)

About the role

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Electrical QA/QC Lead to own all electrical quality assurance and quality control activities on a major power generation project. This is a fully site-based position with a leadership role in the safe delivery, testing, inspection, commissioning and handover of electrical systems. The post provides hands-on leadership to the project QA/QC team, manages subcontractor quality performance and acts as the main interface between the site team, client representatives, consultants and commissioning stakeholders. Previous power generation experience is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all electrical QA/QC activities, develop quality plans, ITPs and reporting systems, and chair quality meetings
• Oversee on-site inspection and testing, review and approve inspection records, test results, redline drawings and quality dossiers
• Monitor subcontractor workmanship, coordinate inspections with clients, consultants and regulators, and lead the close-out of NCRs, observations and punch lists
• Review electrical designs and submittals, coordinate commissioning readiness inspections, manage commissioning schedules, and approve test packs and turnover documentation
• Maintain QA/QC documentation (inspection records, test reports, material certificates, calibration records, NCRs, site instructions, turnover docs) and conduct internal quality audits
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and project specifications, and promote safe working practices in line with HSE requirements

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8+ years in electrical QA/QC, commissioning or quality management
• Previous power generation experience is essential
• Proven experience leading site-based QA/QC teams on large-scale industrial, energy, power or EPC projects
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary interfaces
• Desirable: ISO 9001 experience, Lead Auditor qualification, combined cycle, thermal, renewable or battery storage projects, and EPC or MEP contracting experience

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, testing, commissioning and handover
• Quality management systems, inspection procedures and industry codes and standards
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management