Solar Project Quality Manager (f/m/d)

Our construction and commercialization team in renewables is looking for you!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Act as the customer’s representative for quality across assigned projects, ensuring contractors, suppliers, and partners comply with contractual, regulatory, and industry quality requirements
• Establish, maintain, and oversee the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) from late-stage development through execution and project closure, ensuring consistent application of quality standards
• Review, approve, and manage quality documentation including Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements, and related records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and traceability
• Conduct and oversee audits, inspections, and surveillance of contractors and suppliers to verify compliance with approved standards, specifications, and quality management systems
• Identify, document, and manage non-conformances, driving timely resolution in line with contract terms while preventing recurrence
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, HSE, Construction, and Project Management teams to align quality objectives and deliver integrated project outcomes
• Provide timely reporting to leadership on quality risks, deviations, and potential impacts on project delivery, ensuring transparency and proactive risk management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by defining quality requirements in RFQs/RFPs, applying lessons learned, leveraging digital tools, and promoting best practices across the project lifecycle
• Reports to Quality Management Team Lead

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management, or other relevant disciplines
• 3–5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years of Quality Management in large-scale or multiple mid-sized Solar projects in the UK/Europe
• High proficiency in problem solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, 7QC and PDCA)
• Advanced expertise in Quality Management systems, including auditing methodologies, reporting practices, and strong command of ISO 9001, non-conformance (NCR) handling, and corrective action processes
• Proven experience in supplier and contractor quality assurance, including auditing external partners and ensuring compliance with customer-specific quality requirements
• Good understanding of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical quality standards, codes, and drawings
• Able to work independently while engaging collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders
• Recognized quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent)
• Fluent in written and spoken English (additional European languages of our markets is a plus)
• Good Knowledge of digital tools such as MS Office, EDMS, QMS Software, SharePoint
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work in a travel-intensive role within Europe (80 %)