Quality Assurance Engineer

Role Overview The Quality Assurance Engineer will support the delivery of one of Europe’s largest petrochemical investments. You will work within the Quality team to ensure contractors, vendors, and construction partners meet clients’ quality standards, EU regulatory requirements, and project specifications across civil, mechanical, and process‑related scopes. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, chemical, industrial) or equivalent technical discipline. 1–5 years experience in Quality Assurance within construction, EPC, petrochemical, energy, or industrial projects. Familiarity with ITPs, QCPs, NCRs, FAT/SAT , and basic QA documentation. Understanding of EU/Belgian construction standards , EN/ISO norms, and QA compliance frameworks. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings , specifications, and technical documentation. Strong communication skills for interfacing with contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams. Competent with MS Office , SharePoint, and digital QA systems. Nice‑to‑Have Experience on large‑scale industrial or petrochemical projects . Exposure to EPC contractor environments . Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems. Experience with civil works QA (earthworks, foundations, concrete, structural steel). Basic understanding of process plant equipment (pumps, vessels, piping, instrumentation). Personal Attributes Detail‑oriented with strong organisational discipline. Comfortable working in a high‑hazard, high‑compliance environment. Proactive, curious, and eager to learn from senior QA engineers. Able to challenge contractors respectfully and professionally. Strong teamwork mindset within a multi‑national project environment. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.