Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations or at site: Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow, Lowestoft or Reading whilst other SSER locations can be considered.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As a Quality Lead within SSE Renewables’ Development and Construction Services team, you’ll support the successful delivery of major renewable energy projects by promoting high standards of quality throughout all stages of development and construction. Working in line with ISO9000 standards and SSE’s project governance framework, you’ll help embed a strong quality culture across projects while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
You will
- Provide quality support across all stages of project development and construction, including supporting project governance activities and contributing to technical and contractual requirements.
- Implement and maintain Quality Management System processes within projects, ensuring quality standards are consistently applied and monitored.
- Coordinate inspections, audits, reporting activities and the management of non-conformances, defects and remedial works across project sites and contractor locations.
- Work closely with project management, contractors and international teams to provide updates on quality performance, support root cause investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support site and manufacturing inspections, ensuring teams have access to the correct procedures, documentation, equipment and quality-related guidance.
You have
- Experience delivering Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities within large construction or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, auditing processes and quality documentation within major capital projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
- An engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification and practical industry experience.
- A proactive approach to safety, continuous improvement and problem solving; experience in offshore projects areas such as renewables or oil & gas, onshore transmission projects, welding, coatings or non-destructive testing would be advantageous.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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