Quality Engineer

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.

• 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 (between 7am and 7pm, depending on site and business requirements)

• 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‑built 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.

• 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.