QA/QC Manager

INTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Project Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions. With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 200 projects and achieved an installed and secured capacity of 5 GW. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Azerbaijan, Romania, Mauritius, Mauritania, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with plans for further expansion.

As an international company, we are looking for a QA/QC Manager to be based in our Madrid Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining quality standards and procedures across our EPC projects, while overseeing quality control activities in our three core business areas: Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and High Voltage (HV) Infrastructure/Substations. This role will play a key part in ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across our international project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management:

• Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulations, and QMS requirements.
• Advance quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
• Develop and implement the QMS for planning, fabrication, inspection, documentation, and operational activities.
• Plan duties within the QA/QC staff and related work schedules.
• Establish service standards for end users (internal departments or external customers).
• Identify and develop QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to all QA/QC personnel.
• Take full responsibility for hold-point releases once all QMS functions are complete.

Inspection and Process Management:

• Develop and implement risk-based inspection (RBI) activities and internal standard practices.
• Manage project site integrity through failure analysis reporting systems and follow up on recommendations.
• Oversee supervision of all visual inspections, including third-party subcontractors.
• Manage inspection testing plans for new construction, repair work, and alterations.
• Identify and develop solutions to correct inspection function deficiencies.
• Manage construction processes, equipment, inspection, personnel certification, and QMS internal audits.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with safety programs and local jurisdictional and regulatory authorities.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned by the Supervisor within the scope of responsibilities and work objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a similar role.

Must-Have: Proven, hands-on experience with Solar PV projects and HV Substations.

Nice-to-Have: Previous experience with BESS is highly desirable.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Excellent English language skills (Advanced Level).
• Strong competencies in communication, planning, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Approximately 25% travel required to various construction sites and other regional offices.

Core Competencies:

• Effective communication and collaboration across teams and cultures.
• Strong time management skills and discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of safety programs and regulatory compliance.

Relationships:

• Maintain effective relationships with internal departments, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.