Wood is recruiting for a Quality Assurance Lead to support our quality team on a permanent staff basis.
Hybrid working with expectation of working 3 days from our client’s office in Aberdeen.
The Role
You will be managing or supports the application of quality principles, systems, and measures and the quality management system across a program or project. Focused on improving delivery efficiency customer satisfaction and reducing potential risks and rework whilst complying with Quality policy, and standards and delivering agreed objectives.
Ensures compliance with the Wood Business Management System and compliance through a structured assurance program.
Supporting measures that ensure predictable delivery and continuous improvement using performance data to make factually based decisions. Engaging and presenting program/project leaders with information and data to enable preventive interventions.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Our Engineering teams are where ambition, expertise, and opportunity come together. As we continue to build momentum, we’re offering the chance to join a high-performing, multi-discipline team delivering a diverse portfolio of work across a broad client base. From rapid-response repair orders and minor modifications through to complex, large-scale projects, you’ll be at the heart of work that is both varied and meaningful—making a real impact.
With projects spanning the full lifecycle—from early concept and feasibility through Pre-FEED, FEED, EPCC delivery, and decommissioning—you’ll gain exposure that few organisations can match. This breadth creates an environment where you can continuously learn, expand your capabilities, and shape your career in line with your ambitions.
If you’re seeking a career where you can challenge yourself, think differently, be part of something bigger, and build a future you’re proud of—Wood is the place to do it.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Degree/diploma or local equivalent in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Lead Auditor qualification by a recognized industry body
- Membership of CQI/ASQ Quality organizations, Project Management Institute or equivalent
- Formal training in recognized root cause analysis techniques
- Extensive of relevant experience (preferably within a Fabrication / Machine shop / Manufacturing
- Comprehensive understanding of industry standards (ISO 9001)
- Proficient in the analysis of processes and data
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- High Level of communication skills in both written and spoken format
- Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
