Lead QA Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within one of JRL Group's key divisions;
Trent Precast Concrete Ltd.

The JRL Group is a highly successful, privately owned, national construction group headquartered in North London. With a turnover of in excess of £360m, the business is currently experiencing growth and as such seeks to strengthen our Precast team.

Trent Precast specializes in the manufacture and delivery of structural precast concrete units based in the heart of the country in Nottingham.

• 20 days holiday plus all bank holidays
• Free on site gym to use
• Pension Scheme
• Free on site Parking

We are seeking an experienced and degree-qualified Lead QA Engineer to join our precast concrete manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will act as the key link between factory operations and site teams, leading the investigation and resolution of quality issues, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products meet project specifications and design.

• Providing technical quality support to manufacturing teams.
• Investigating factory and site quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Acting as the primary quality contact between production, design, and site teams.
• Leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting audits, compliance activities, and quality management systems.

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience within the precast concrete industry.
• A thorough understanding of precast manufacturing processes, concrete technology, and construction practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

This is a hands‑on technical role requiring regular engagement with both factory and site teams to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained.