Joel Russell

Business Development Consultant

I joined QCS Staffing in May 2022, starting as a Delivery Associate in the Renewable Energies team, focused on staffing project teams for EPCI organisations globally. My industry focuses include Heavy Lift, Onshore / Offshore Wind, Marine / Subsea Engineering, and Refinery / Power Plant construction projects. I have a background in Customer Service, Hospitality and Recruitment and studied at university in Manchester.

Outside of work, I enjoy socialising with mates, going to the gym, music events & festivals, and anything outdoors (hiking, rock climbing etc.)

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Posted 1 day ago

ECI Client Rep

ContractGrimsby, Lincolnshire (South Humberside), Yorkshire, England

ECI Client Rep - Grimsby, UK - Renewable Energy - 13-month contractDo you want to work with a world leader in offshore wind? This opportunity is currently available to an ECI Client Rep to join our client’s newest project based in Grimsby. They are a long-standing market leader in the industry owning and developing projects across all major and emerging offshore wind markets, offering fantastic career opportunities for all contractors who join. This is their most recent and exciting project within their portfolio – make your application today for immediate consideration. What you’ll do: Maintain an accurate record of all installation activities on a daily basis throughout the execution phaseEnsure that all relevant approved procedures and risk assessments are followed by the contractorEnsure the Contractor proactively manages safety and qualityPrepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPR) as requiredEnsure the DPRs are signed by all required partiesReview and understand RA/MS and QHSE documents as required before execution phase commences and keep updated on changes in the documentsAttend daily meetings, toolbox talks and any other discussions to ensure that the works are being carried out in a safe manner to the required qualityDuring all defined key activities and otherwise as often as practicable be present as a witness during installation. Access all work areas provided it is safe to do soParticipate in safety walks with HSE representatives Synergi reporting as supervised by the specific package and project from incidents and from safety walks What you’ll need: GWO courses: Sea Survival, Working at Heights, Enhanced First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual HandlingMedical certificate including Chester stepIOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE training If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-JR1

Posted 19 days ago

Client Rep

ContractNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, England

Client Rep (Boulder Clearance/Seabed Preparation) - Newcastle - 4 Month ContractDo you want to work with a world leader in offshore wind? This opportunity is currently available to a Client Rep (Boulder Clearance/Seabed Preparation) to join our client’s newest project based in Newcastle. They are a long-standing market leader in the industry owning and developing projects across all major and emerging offshore wind markets, offering fantastic career opportunities for all contractors who join. This is their most recent and exciting project within their portfolio – make your application today for immediate consideration. What you'll do: Maintain an accurate record of all installation activities on a daily basis throughout the execution phaseEnsure that all relevant approved procedures and risk assessments are followed by the ContractorEnsure the Contractor proactively manages safety and qualityPrepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPR) as requiredEnsure the DPRs are signed by all required partiesReview and understand RA/MS and QHSE documents as required before execution phase commences and keep updated on changes in the documents What you'll need: GWO courses: Sea Survival, Working at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual HandlingHUET, STCW 2010, OPITO or BOSIET and EBS (STASS, HEED or EBS)OEUK (or equivalent) medical certificate including Chester StepIOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE trainingRequires relevant work experience in seabed boulder clearance/seabed preparation operations (ROV grab, PLGR, cable cutting etc.) If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-JR1

Posted 19 days ago

Client Representative

ContractNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, England

Client Representative – Onshore Site Supervision and Mobilisation - Newcastle - 3 Month ContractDo you want to work with a world leader in offshore wind? This opportunity is currently available to a Client Representative (Onshore Site Supervision and Mobilisation) to join our client’s newest project based in Newcastle. They are a long-standing market leader in the industry owning and developing projects across all major and emerging offshore wind markets, offering fantastic career opportunities for all contractors who join. This is their most recent and exciting project within their portfolio – make your application today for immediate consideration. What you'll do: Compliance Oversight: Review and understand RAMS and QHSE documents as required before execution phase commences and keep updated on changes in the documents.Ensure that the contractor is working according to the approved RAMS and any approved MoC. Verify proper implementation of safety protocols and risk mitigation (including attending safety walks, heavy lift meetings or any last-minute risk assessments).Daily Progress Reporting: Track the progress of site mobilisation, logistics, and construction readiness. Report milestones, issues, safety observations, and deviations.Coordination: Act as the point of contact between the client, contractors, and any 3rd party stakeholders, including i.e. MWS. Communicate issues and assist in timely resolution. What you'll need: Knowledge of RAMS, onshore QHSE, and site management best practicesRelevant QHSE and onshore work safety certificationsGWO courses: Working at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual HandlingMedical certificate including chester stepPrevious experience from offshore installation scopesIT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet); DPR and Synergi If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-JR1

Always able to find best solution to make client and employees happy

I would like to recommend that positive gentleman with so many management and organisation skills in relations with clients.
Always able to find best solution to make client and employees happy.
Joel is proper the person on the position!
Business Development Executive but as knowing his ambitions he will climb higher in company.
Good luck Joel

Joel Russell
Joel Russell
Always was professional and helpful on every topic or concer

Top person to work with ! Always was professional and helpful on every topic. Always would give an answer and if he don’t know he would navigate to right people. Never let me down or forgot about me. Extremely good work ethics and would work with him over and over. We need more people like him in all industries ! 

Joel Russell
Joel Russell
Good contact and quick responses

Joel is a good man, he's interested in everything and will help you with everything whenever you ask. Good contact and quick responses. 

Joel Russell
Joel Russell
It was really comfortable to have his support in any situation

Joel is a great professional I definitely recommend him. I worked with him and it was really comfortable to have his support in any situation.

Joel Russell
Joel Russell
I value this type of relationship with a subcontractor

I have worked with QCS Staffing for the last few years, as Category Manger in the beginning an later as a Contract Services Specialist. 

They have always bee operated in a professional and ethical manner ad have successfully worked on numerous projects over that period of time. QCS employees displayed  high level of professionalism, experience, dedication and commitment to quality.

QCS did a great job in providing the right people for our specific jobs, all over the world. QCS understands many of the unique rules, regulations and procedures that come along with the requests in the heavy lifting and transportation industry - as well as offshore.

We have worked well with the QCS project team to find solutions to appeared problems and overcame numerous challenges over the past few years.

They have always been fair, thoughtful, and thorough. I value this type of relationship with a subcontractor. 

Joel Russell
Joel Russell
Joel always tries to arrange everything so that I am satisfied with the contract

I am a crane operator, Joel sends me all over the EU, we have "different" clients to whom I go, but Joel always tries to arrange everything so that I am satisfied with the contract

Joel Russell
Joel Russell
The team gives us continuous confidence in the partnership

QCS is both reactive and pro-active when it comes to our workforce requests. A sound sense of communication as well as a good effort rom the team gives us continuous confidence in the partnership. The way QCS offers the necessary professionals shows an in-depth knowledge of the heavy lifting industry. They not only quote according to our requests, but actively find solutions for different working scenarios.

Challenges along the way have aways been dealt with in a timely an collaborative manner - a very important aspect when looking for a service provider.

Joel Russell
Joel Russell
This is one of the most important things to consider in any supplier

Ourselves and QCS Staffing have established a successful partnership since 2023, working together with a framework agreement for acceptance of work.

It's a partnership that continues to be manually beneficial for both organisations. Several projects, across multiple locations have been successfully delivered. QCS Staffing contractors display a high level of work ethic, good attitude and their experience is invaluable. Working to the very highest of standards which must always be upheld.

QCS Staffing have an in-depth knowledge of the Heavy Lift industry, and this is evident in how they can offer the correct type of professionals, this also helps find solutions in different working scenarios. Compliance ad local legislations always play a part in the supply of manpower in the different countries we work in together and QCS Staffing have a dedicated team internally which allows for a very professional approach to all locations of projects.

We value this partnership and look forward to continue our working partnership together. 

Joel Russell
Joel Russell

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