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Quality Control Lead Offshore Prefabrication (HF)

Fortil


Job Location:

Antwerpen - Belgium

Yearly Salary: m 52000 - 76000
Posted: 22 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

fortil is an international engineering and technology consulting group. Built on an independent business model fortil brings together more than 2500 employees. With 30 offices across 14 countries fortil fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and empowers its people to unlock their full potential.

fortils teams deliver innovative projects across key industrial and technology sectors such as energy nuclear aerospace defense and rail leveraging their scientific and technical expertise to support their partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the development of our activities in the offshore energy sector we are looking for a Quality Control Lead Offshore Prefabrication (M/F) to work on a major project involving the fabrication of an offshore platform substructure.

You will be responsible for the quality control of steel structure prefabrication and coating activities carried out across several fabrication sites in Europe.

Quality Control & Supervision

  • Supervise and control prefabrication activities for steel structures and coating works

  • Monitor the quality of structural components including jackets piles pile sleeves cable decks boat landings grillages walkways trunnions etc.

  • Ensure that fabrication activities comply with project requirements ITPs and surveillance plans

  • Supervise welding NDT coating and associated activities

  • Verify the conformity of materials fabrication activities and quality documentation

  • Participate in inspections control points and final inspections

Coordination & Interface Management

  • Act as the quality focal point for the various project stakeholders

  • Coordinate inspections with fabrication teams and project stakeholders

  • Interface with the assembly yard teams to ensure the compliance and timely availability of sub-assemblies

  • Participate in quality coordination meetings and follow up on actions

  • Facilitate the resolution of quality deviations and escalate issues requiring management decisions

Quality Documentation & Monitoring

  • Organize and monitor the review of procedures ITPs fabrication records quality records and traceability documentation

  • Follow up on NCRs punch lists and quality comments through to closure

  • Review and endorse quality records within your scope of responsibility

  • Prepare daily and weekly reports covering activities inspections and quality issues

  • Monitor KPIs related to documentation review and quality progress

Production Monitoring & HSE

  • Provide high-level monitoring of prefabrication activities and production progress

  • Contribute to visibility on the schedule and its changes

  • Promote a strong HSE culture across the various production sites

  • Participate in HSE actions and project initiatives

You will be based in Belgium and the position involves regular travel to several fabrication sites across Europe including Germany Belgium the Netherlands Poland and France.

YOUR PROFILE

You have an engineering degree and significant experience in production and quality control ideally within steel structure fabrication and/or an offshore environment.

You have strong knowledge and experience in:

  • Quality control and fabrication inspection

  • Welding and welding inspection

  • NDT / Non-Destructive Testing

  • Painting and coating

  • Steel structures / steel fabrication

  • ITPs and inspection/surveillance plans

  • Non-conformity and punch list management

  • Quality documentation and records

  • Fabrication traceability

Experience in the fabrication of offshore steel structures is highly valued.

You are recognized for:

  • Your technical rigor and attention to detail

  • Your ability to work independently in the field

  • Your ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

  • Your ability to operate in demanding industrial environments

  • Your communication skills with stakeholders at different levels

  • Your sense of responsibility and strong quality mindset

Fluency in English is mandatory. Good knowledge of standard office tools and document management software is also required.

The position also requires the ability to work at height when carrying out specific inspections.

WHY JOIN US

  • Personalized support to develop your skills and career

  • A working environment that encourages autonomy innovation and initiative

  • Opportunities to work on a variety of industrial projects in regulated and demanding environments

  • Profit-sharing opportunities and career development within a growing group

  • A strong commitment to work-life balance and a dedicated parental support policy

fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities regardless of gender origin or sexual orientation.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

We offer a permanent employment contract together with a comprehensive compensation package designed around transparency. Subject to eligibility this package includes:

  • Company car or flexible mobility budget

  • Comprehensive health insurance (hospitalization dental optical and outpatient care)

  • Group insurance

  • Net fixed allowances / representation expenses

  • Cafeteria plan (Flex Income Plan)

  • Meal vouchers and eco-vouchers

  • Bonuses (referral training business development)

  • 20 days of statutory leave plus 12 additional recovery days

These benefits are designed to provide you with comfort flexibility and recognition on a daily basis. They will of course be detailed and tailored to your individual situation throughout the recruitment process.

This position is also open to International Corporate Volunteer (VIE) assignments and Freelance opportunities.