Quality Engineer
hace 8 horas
Southampton
Our client, a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is a new position within the business and will work closely with the Group Quality Manager to support quality across live construction and civil engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer, QA/QC Engineer, Site Engineer or Senior Engineer with strong quality experience to move into a dedicated quality role within a growing contractor. The successful candidate will be site-based, supporting project teams with inspections, quality records, audits, NCRs, ITPs, documentation, concrete works, subcontractor quality and general compliance with the company’s Quality Management System. This role would suit someone with a background in civil engineering, infrastructure, RC structures, tunnelling, water, highways, groundworks or heavy civils who is looking for long-term progression into Quality Management. Quality Engineer Salary & Benefits • Salary circa £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience, • Potential to consider up to £55,000 for a strong civils quality background, • Company van or car allowance, • Salary sacrifice on medical, dental and tech purchases, • Benefit platform, • 4x death in service, • Discretionary company bonus, • Pension: 5% company contribution and 4% employee contribution, • 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Long-term progression into Quality Management, • Opportunity to work on varied civil engineering and infrastructure projects, • Opportunity to support quality across multiple live sites, • Site-based role with travel as required, • Working hours aligned with project requirements, • Working hours between 7am and 7pm, depending on site and business requirements Quality Engineer Job Overview • Support the Group Quality Manager with site-based quality activities across live projects, • Carry out quality inspections, checks and surveillances across civil engineering and infrastructure sites, • Assist with the implementation of the company’s Quality Management System on site, • Support site teams with ITPs, quality plans, inspection records and handover documentation, • Review site documentation and ensure records are accurate, complete and up to date, • Assist with internal audits, site audits and supplier/subcontractor quality checks, • Support the close-out of NCRs, observations and audit actions, • Help identify root causes of quality issues and support corrective/preventative actions, • Monitor quality performance and feed information back to the Group Quality Manager, • Support concrete works, pre-pour checks and post-pour checks where required, • Assist with tracking test results, quality records, as-builts and O&M information, • Work closely with site engineers, project managers, supervisors and subcontractors, • Ensure works are completed in line with drawings, specifications and client requirements, • Support site teams in achieving right-first-time delivery and zero-defect handover, • Promote quality awareness and best practice across project teams, • Travel between sites as required to support project delivery Quality Engineer Job Requirements • Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, QA/QC Engineer, Site Engineer, Senior Engineer or Assistant Quality Manager, • Background in civil engineering, infrastructure, heavy civils, RC structures, tunnelling, water, highways or groundworks, • Strong understanding of site quality processes, inspections, ITPs, NCRs and quality documentation, • Experience working with drawings, specifications, test records and handover documentation, • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and construction quality systems would be advantageous, • Experience with concrete works, pre-pour checks, post-pour checks or structural works would be beneficial, • Good IT skills, including MS Word and Excel, • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, • Confident communicating with site teams, subcontractors and management, • CSCS card preferred, • Engineering qualification or relevant construction background desirable, • Full UK driving licence required