Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell

C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.

• Attend pre-start meetings for significant projects (either in terms of value,complexityor QA/QC requirements)
• Support project teams in developing the quality plans / inspection & test plans are being followed and that customer/project requirements are being met, and review those from the supply chain
• Assist delivery teams in achieving the required deliverables, and managing issues as required, also providing
  
  Quality advice to our supply chain where appropriate
• Use existing systems to allow sample and benchmark plans to beestablishedand agreed with customers and supply chain Use digital systems tomonitorthe performance of quality planning / production of quality deliverables / managing of issues against targets
• Support project team in collating and delivering handover records as per customer’ requirements, on time
• Working to the processes and procedures of the Business Management System
• Support the Quality team during internal and external audits
• Support the implementation of either project or business stream quality strategies,plansand actions across the scope of services and full project lifecycle
• Assistin training,coaching and developing quality skills, including sharing lessons learned
• Support the establishment of a continual improvement culture
• Support the undertaking of specific investigations and/or reporting on quality related issues as required
• Support the use of appropriate digitaltoolset to support the project governance and quality assurance/ measures on the project, including training of those tools
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and Right First Time
• Intervene when the Quality of works is at risk or has been affected, escalate to Senior Management as appropriate
• Reports to the Quality Manager and provides regular updates and feedbackregardingquality related issues

Knowledge & Skills

• Prior Quality experience and/or relevant operational/technical experience to meet industry sector demands
• Knowledge of ISO
  9000 Terminology
• An understanding and commitment to Quality Management
• Awareness of business improvement initiatives
• Has an ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
• Work to plans and programmes
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion
• Is good at building relationships and can influence effectively
• Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective manner
• Ability to challenge existing methods and ways of thinking
• Able to work within a multi-discipline team
• Fully proficient in modern office computer systems and technology e.g. Office 365
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor trained
• Awareness of sector specific certifications and their requirements
• Experience in using Digital Progressive Assurance systems / Electronic Forms
• Operational experience in construction or asset management

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 4+ Qualification in Quality, Construction or Manufacturing (relevant industry) or PCQI
• Either a CQI Practitioner or working towards Practitioner status

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell

C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values:
Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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