Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: Minimum 12 Months (Long-Term Opportunity)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm (Occasional Saturdays)
Quality Engineer
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in Suffolk.
This is a long-term contract supporting a significant enabling works package, with an initial minimum 12-month duration and the potential for ongoing work.
You'll play a key role in ensuring quality standards are maintained across large-scale civil engineering works, working closely with site teams, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
The Project
You'll initially be supporting the delivery of:
Three new access roads
Large-scale earthworks
Drainage infrastructure
Bulk excavations and stockpile management
Quality assurance of specialist earthworks subcontractorsReporting into the Materials Team, you'll ensure all works are inspected, tested and signed off correctly before progressing to the next stage of construction.
Responsibilities
Carry out site quality inspections and audits.
Ensure works are completed in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
Review and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
Monitor earthworks, drainage and infrastructure activities.
Ensure all quality documentation is completed accurately.
Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
Support document control and quality records.
Attend client inspections and quality reviews.
Work closely with engineers, site teams and subcontractors.
Promote a right-first-time culture across the project.
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Advisor or Quality Assurance Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure.
Experience working on earthworks, drainage or heavy civil engineering projects.
Good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Experience carrying out site inspections and quality audits.
Knowledge of inspection and testing procedures.
Experience managing NCRs.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
Experience working on major infrastructure, highways, nuclear or large civil engineering projects.
Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification.
CSCS Card.
HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Construction or Quality Management.
Knowledge of NEC contracts.
What's on Offer
Competitive day rate (DOE).
Minimum 12-month contract with long-term opportunities.
Monday to Friday working with occasional Saturdays.
Site vehicles provided for travel around the project.
Long-term pipeline of work on a major UK infrastructure project.
Opportunity to work alongside an experienced project team.
Immediate start available
Salary description
£350.00 - £400.00 per day