Quality Engineer

At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc., we deliver large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise.

As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing we bring unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth.

As Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our business systems on the Sizewell C project.

Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will lead our quality assurance efforts ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting engineering teams with robust processes and systems.

Your expertise will be pivotal to delivering excellence and upholding the highest standards across the project.

• Lead and maintain the audits and inspections schedule.
• Manage ISO
  9001 and similar accreditations, including third-party audit responses.
• Support document control and ensure accurate project documentation.
• Develop and report key performance metrics aligned with business system targets.
• Own and manage the Non‑Conformance Register (NCR) and coordinate Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Maintain and improve Master ITPs/ITCs in collaboration with the Technical Director.
• Deliver training and support to engineers on quality systems and documentation.
• Ensure timely sign‑off of works and monthly compliance targets.
• Coordinate handover documentation and maintain the Project Lot Register.

• Qualification in quality management or equivalent experience
• Engineering background with AutoCAD proficiency
• Strong understanding of external quality regimes and NEC contracts
• Experience with accredited quality systems in earthworks or specialist contracting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)

At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business – we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.

Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long‑term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.

Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward‑thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter.