Surface Quality Surveillance Leader Location: Kampala, Uganda (Resident)
Start Date: Q2 2026
Duration: 12 months
We are currently seeking an experienced Surface Quality Surveillance Leader to support a major onshore oil & gas development in East Africa. This is a key role responsible for coordinating and overseeing quality surveillance activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and installation phases.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all package quality surveillance activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, QA/QC standards, and surveillance plans
• Develop and implement surveillance programs and inspection strategies for contractors and suppliers in collaboration with project stakeholders
• Review and approve Contractor Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and other QA/QC documentation
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance, ensuring proper execution of inspection, testing, and quality control activities
• Manage inspection service contracts, including service orders, time sheets validation, and reporting through project digital tools
• Ensure proper material traceability, certification compliance, and adherence to international codes and project specifications
• Participate in kick-off meetings, progress reviews, audits, and investigations related to quality issues and non-conformance's
• Analyze QA/QC trends (NCRs, KPIs, audit findings) and drive continuous improvement and corrective actions
• Interface with third-party authorities for conformity assessments and certification processes
• Provide regular weekly and monthly quality reports to project management and maintain accurate surveillance tracking systems
• Promote and enforce a strong HSE culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental requirements Context & Environment This role is part of a large-scale greenfield oil & gas development in a remote and environmentally sensitive region of Uganda. The project involves complex infrastructure, including multiple drilling sites, a central processing facility, and extensive pipeline networks.

You will operate in a multicultural, international environment, working with contractors and suppliers across multiple global locations, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and international industry standards.
Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the oil & gas industry
• At least 5 years’ experience in QA/QC, inspection, or quality surveillance on major projects
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, and international standards
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and third-party inspection activities
• Familiarity with digital QA/QC tools and reporting systems
• Fluent in English (mandatory)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and coordination skills in complex project environments
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and cultures
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and quality excellence
• Commitment to HSE and ethical standards

If you are a driven QA/QC professional looking to contribute to a high-profile energy project in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.