Quality Advisor

Job title: Quality Advisor - Eastern Green Link 1

Location: County Durham (hybrid, with regular travel to Murton)
Contract: 6 months with scope to extend

About the Project

Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) is a multi-billion-pound joint venture led by SP Energy Networks.

This major infrastructure project will deliver a 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) connection between Torness (East Lothian, Scotland) and Hawthorn Pit (County Durham, England). Once complete, it will have the capacity to power two million homes and play a critical role in the UK''s transition to clean energy.

The Role

We are seeking a Quality Advisor to support construction activities and ensure compliance with project quality requirements and industry standards. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 site days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as site-based Quality Advisor, taking ownership of assigned construction activities.
• Review and advise on Contractor''s Quality Management Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and associated check sheets.
• Conduct site quality inspections at frequencies determined by project risk, verifying QA/QC compliance.
• Support project teams in identifying and resolving non-conformances and managing incidents.
• Provide quality input during project progress and coordination meetings.
• Assist with handover documentation, ensuring ITP records, verification data, and as-built information are accurate and delivered on time.
• Contribute to lessons learned reviews and support the continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures.
• Provide advice and support to project staff (site and office-based) on quality compliance and best practice.

Required Skills & Experience

• HND/Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or related construction discipline.
• Site-based experience in civil/electrical infrastructure projects (preferably substations, HVDC, or large-scale power projects).
• Working knowledge of QA/QC principles and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with ITPs and construction check-sheets.
• Analytical mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS card (preferred).
• ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor qualification.
• NEBOSH certification.
• Experience working on converter stations, HVDC projects, or brownfield substation sites.
• Familiarity with joint-venture delivery models.
• (SAP) certification (highly advantageous).

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