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.

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 requirementsQuality 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 deliveryQuality 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 requiredBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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