Quality Assurance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to support a major industrial project in Belgium.

This is a site-based freelance opportunity for a QA professional with strong experience in industrial, petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas or large-scale EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA activities across the project.
• Develop and maintain project quality plans and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards and applicable legislation.
• Coordinate QA activities between contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams and site management.
• Conduct quality audits and monitor contractor performance.
• Review quality documentation, ITPs, method statements and inspection records.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions and preventative actions through to close-out.
• Support inspections, audits and quality reviews on site.
• Maintain accurate QA documentation and support project handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Manager / QA Manager / Quality Manager on major industrial or EPC projects.
• Experience within petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, energy or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, inspection procedures and quality management systems.
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors on large-scale construction projects.
• Fluent English essential.
• VCA / VCA-VOL or equivalent recognised safety certification required.
• VSA certification where required for site access.
• Must have the appropriate documentation to work as a freelancer in Belgium, including an A1 certificate where applicable and valid right-to-work / registration documentation.
• Must be able to meet all relevant site safety and compliance requirements before mobilisation.

What's on Offer

• Long-term freelance contract in Belgium.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Major industrial EPC project.
• Support with the onboarding and compliance process.