Offshore QA/QC Inspector
Posted Today by HSB Technical
£530 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Nationwide
Summary: The Offshore QA/QC Inspector is responsible for conducting quality inspections during wind turbine installation, pre-energisation, and commissioning activities offshore in the UK. This role involves ensuring compliance with the Project Quality Plan and applicable safety standards while acting as the main QA/QC contact. The inspector will also manage deviations and support various teams to ensure timely completion of documentation and activities. The position requires a GWO certification and relevant experience in the offshore wind sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main QA/QC point of contact offshore during WTG installation, pre-energisation, and final walkdowns.
- Plan and coordinate inspection readiness with Vessel Supervisors and Offshore Quality teams.
- Conduct inspections in accordance with approved Offshore ITPs and project quality procedures.
- Review and approve Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and quality records following offshore activities.
- Identify, record, and manage deviations, defects, and non-conformities, ensuring timely close-out.
- Support mechanical, electrical, and commissioning teams with punch list and completion activities.
- Ensure offshore documentation is completed accurately and issued to the client in a timely manner.
- Promote continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and quality feedback.
- Actively support and comply with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
Key Skills:
- GWO-certified.
- Proven experience as a QA/QC, mechanical, electrical, or commissioning inspector within offshore wind.
- Technical or engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
- Knowledge of offshore quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Understanding of fabrication, assembly, NDT, coatings, and HV electrical systems.
- Comfortable working offshore, outdoors, and at height.
- Strong communication skills with a proactive and organised approach to work.
Salary (Rate): £530/day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position: Offshore QA/QC Inspector
Job ID: 2937/4
Location: Offshore UK
Rate/Salary: £500 - £530 a day (outside IR35)
Type: Contract / Rotation
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: our website for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description outlines the position of Offshore QA/QC Inspector.
Typically, this person will be responsible for carrying out offshore quality inspections during wind turbine installation, pre-energisation, and commissioning activities, ensuring all work is completed in line with the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable quality and safety standards.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity within the offshore wind sector.
Duties and responsibilities of the Offshore QA/QC Inspector:
- Act as the main QA/QC point of contact offshore during WTG installation, pre-energisation, and final walkdowns.
- Plan and coordinate inspection readiness with Vessel Supervisors and Offshore Quality teams.
- Conduct inspections in accordance with approved Offshore ITPs and project quality procedures.
- Review and approve Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and quality records following offshore activities.
- Identify, record, and manage deviations, defects, and non-conformities, ensuring timely close-out.
- Support mechanical, electrical, and commissioning teams with punch list and completion activities.
- Ensure offshore documentation is completed accurately and issued to the client in a timely manner.
- Promote continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and quality feedback.
- Actively support and comply with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
Qualifications and requirements for the Offshore QA/QC Inspector:
- GWO-certified.
- Proven experience as a QA/QC, mechanical, electrical, or commissioning inspector within offshore wind.
- Technical or engineering qualification in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
- Knowledge of offshore quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Understanding of fabrication, assembly, NDT, coatings, and HV electrical systems.
- Comfortable working offshore, outdoors, and at height.
- Strong communication skills with a proactive and organised approach to work.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.