NGR Search Partners is looking for an experienced QA/QC Manager to join a major industrial construction project in Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany .

This is a site-based leadership position for a senior Quality professional with extensive experience across large-scale industrial, Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, energy or EPC construction projects .

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the project’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities , leading a multidisciplinary QA/QC team and ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards and contractual requirements throughout construction, pre-commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Project Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 , project specifications, contractual requirements and applicable international codes and standards
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary QA/QC teams, including engineers, inspectors, welding inspectors and document control personnel
Review and approve ITPs, Method Statements, Quality Plans and procedures
Manage site inspection and testing activities
Coordinate inspections with the project team, client representatives and third-party inspection agencies
Manage NCRs, SORs, CAPAs, quality notifications and Lessons Learned
Monitor quality KPIs, identify trends and implement corrective/improvement actions
Oversee quality documentation, including material certificates, welding records, inspection reports, test records, MDRs and turnover dossiers
Support Mechanical Completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning and final project handover
Act as the main Quality interface with the client and project stakeholders

Technical Scope

The position requires strong multidisciplinary construction knowledge covering:

Civil works, earthworks and foundations
Reinforced concrete structures
Buildings and structural steel
Mechanical equipment installation
Welding and NDT activities
Pre-commissioning and commissioning

Requirements

Engineering or technical degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
10+ years of QA/QC experience within major industrial construction projects
Previous experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, power generation or large-scale EPC projects
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary QA/QC teams on site
Strong knowledge of ITPs, NCRs, RFIs, quality dossiers and turnover documentation
Good understanding of ISO 9001, ASME, AWS, EN and API standards
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or similar Quality certification would be highly valued
German and/or Spanish would be an advantage
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Contract: Full-time permanent contract or project-based assignment

Experience: 10+ years

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