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Title: Quality Engineer
Location:
Glasgow, GB
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Job Closing Date: 18 Sep 2026
Subsea7 are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Pipeline Group (PG) based in the Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow office on a full-time, permanent basis. This role may involve short spells of overseas travel, so candidates will need to show a willingness and readiness to travel.
Our Pipeline Group are responsible for developing and delivering fit-for-purpose rigid pipeline installation methods and associated analysis, supporting both projects and tenders. The team places a clear emphasis on ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective offshore installation operations.
The Quality Engineer will report directly to the PG HSEQ Manager and provide direct guidance, support, and advice with regards to the use of professional Quality tools, principles and strategies to PG projects and support rigid pipeline site quality readiness and performance.
The chosen candidate will support project quality requirements through effective planning and be the focal point for all quality matters on each project assigned by the HSEQ and Quality Portfolio Manager as required. They will continually develop, maintain, and refine project quality plans and activities through participation in project meetings and liaising with project managers, PG technical discipline engineers, workshop and site supervision, and regional Stakeholders.
What will you be doing?
This will be a varied role but some of the main responsibilities include:
Review client and international pipeline fabrication specifications and standards (including DNV-ST-F101, API 1104, SA Schedule Q)
Generating, deliver, and ensure compliance to Pipeline Project Inspection and Test plans
Construct and monitor project generated procedures and ensure the implementation of the Subsea7 Business Management Systems on the project
Generate and deliver final fabrication records book for all pipeline production scope to client
Attend project planning meetings updating any changes to Q/QC requirements on the mobilisation matrix (increased / decreased inspection requirements)
Support management, selection, development and training of our Global QC pool to ensure effective project performance
Schedule and conduct internal and external audits and verifications, and follow up actions/closure and service improvements
Monitor product and service quality on each assigned project at suppliers and sub-contractor facilities in line with project deliverables
Participate in the non-conforming review (NCR) process including reporting of NCRs (internal, Supplier and Subcontractor), identifying corrective and preventative measures and facilitating NCR close-out
Participate in and perform root cause analysis investigations for any Internal Quality Failures (IQF’s) or Supplier Performance Issues (SPI’s) to ensure satisfactory closure and preventative actions.
Support the development and implementation of Quality Assurance and Control tooling, technology and initiatives to deliver improved pipeline performance.
What experience would we like you to have?
Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but believe you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.
Demonstrable experience in a similar role and understanding of global personal certification requirements for Inspection services, ideally within a rigid pipeline, subsea & offshore industry or an engineering or fabrication environment.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and as a minimum a certified internal auditor.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of contract quality requirements to ensure that the appropriate and correct level of quality is applied during the project lifecycle.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement through NCR analysis and trending, knowledge management, and Risk Management.
A high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish relationships and communicate across all levels of stakeholders both internal and external.
You will have good report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
Agility is a must - the ability to prioritise and organise/prioritise your work across multiple projects with flexible schedules accordingly to meet deadlines set by management.
Have experience of resource planning, data input and be proficient in the use of Microsoft office package specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and power BI.
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We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.
We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.
What happens next?
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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:
- Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
- We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
- Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission
Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.
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