QA/QC Engineer - Solar EPC

QA/QC Engineer - Solar EPC

Fuse Energy

London, United Kingdom

Purpose

The QA/QC Engineer will lead and embed a best-in-class QA/QC function across Fuse’s UK construction portfolio, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery from design through to commissioning and handover.

This role is responsible for building and implementing robust quality management systems, driving standards across all EPC activities, and ensuring full traceability, compliance, and defect-free delivery. The position will act as the central authority on quality across projects, working cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and operations to ensure assets are delivered to the highest standard and fully de-risked at handover.

This position reports to the QHSE Manager.

Responsibilities we will trust you with

Quality Strategy & Systems

• Own the development and implementation of Fuse’s QA/QC strategy across all projects
• Build and continuously improve quality management systems (QMS) across the full project lifecycle
• Define and standardise QA/QC processes, procedures, templates, and reporting structures
• Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all teams

QA/QC Delivery (Project Lifecycle)

• Own QA/QC documentation from design through commissioning
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with specifications, standards, and contractual requirements
• Support engineering and construction teams in embedding quality into design, procurement, and installation phases
• Ensure inspection and test plans (ITPs) are developed, implemented, and adhered to

Site Inspections & Snagging

• Perform routine site inspections, surveillances, and structured walkdowns across projects
• Lead the full snagging process — identification, tracking, and close-out of defects
• Ensure timely resolution of non-conformances and drive accountability across contractors
• Provide clear reporting on quality performance, risks, and issue resolution

Document Control & Data Integrity

• Develop and manage the EPC document control system across all projects
• Ensure accurate version control, traceability, and auditability of all project documentation
• Manage the control and verification of installation drawings, cable schedules, and as-built documentation
• Ensure alignment between design, construction, and final documentation sets

Handover & Turnover

• Compile and manage project turnover packs to support seamless handover to O&M
• Ensure all documentation, test records, and certifications are complete and compliant
• Act as key interface between EPC and O&M to ensure quality continuity post-handover

Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits where required
• Lead root cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)
• Track and report key quality KPIs across the portfolio

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Engineering, Construction, and O&M teams to align on quality expectations
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and third parties on quality performance
• Act as the escalation point for quality-related issues across projects

Requirements

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in QA/QC or Quality Engineering within projects
• Experience within energy, renewables, or utilities is highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001) and their practical implementation
• Experience developing and managing ITPs, inspection regimes, and QA/QC documentation
• Strong knowledge of document control systems and processes within EPC environments
• Experience managing snagging, non-conformances, and defect resolution processes
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capability
• Familiarity with UK regulatory and construction standards is preferred

As a person

• Extremely detail-oriented with a zero-compromise approach to quality
• High ownership and accountability in fast-paced project environments
• Strong communicator with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
• Structured and process-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating across multiple projects simultaneously