Site Based Quality Engineer 📍 Location: Orkney Islands (Finstown & Dounreay) 📅 Duration: November 2026 - January 2028 💰 Rate: £450-£650 per day ✅ IR35: Outside IR35 ⏰ Hours: 50 hours per week We are seeking an experienced Site Based Quality Engineer to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in the Orkney Islands. Working alongside the Quality Manager, Project Manager and Site team, you will ensure quality standards are maintained across construction, installation, testing and project handover activities. Key Responsibilities Act as the site quality lead for the project team, clients and subcontractors. Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, project specifications and contractual requirements. Review and verify Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality records. Manage non-conformances (NCRs), defects and corrective actions through to close-out. Monitor quality performance and provide weekly/monthly reporting. Support FAT/SAT activities, inspections and witness testing. Ensure accurate and traceable quality documentation is maintained for project handover. Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to drive quality compliance. Requirements Recognised Lead Auditor qualification. Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality role within construction, infrastructure or major projects. Experience within highly regulated industries. Strong understanding of audits, inspections, NCRs and quality management systems. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Full UK driving licence. Desirable National Grid Persons Authorisation or equivalent. Major infrastructure project experience. Knowledge of CDM requirements. Chartered Quality Professional status (or working towards). Siemens Energy QMiP training or similar project quality qualification. Additional Information Travel throughout the UK may be required. Occasional rotational working on offshore island projects may be necessary.Interested? Apply now to join a long-term project and play a key role in delivering quality excellence from construction through to handover. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants