quality engineer

About the Role

An exceptional contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a flagship, £200m+ National Highways major interchange upgrade in North Manchester.

This major scheme involves complex traffic management, carriageway widening, structural link roads, and smart motorway technology upgrades. We require a true highways specialist who understands National Highways (NH) standards, ITPs, and right-first-time delivery on live strategic road networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Project Quality Plan, ensuring compliance with National Highways specifications.
• Oversee and approve ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), identifying critical hold and witness points.
• Support material approvals and verify that site materials and testing conform strictly to design requirements.
• Carry out day-to-day site inspections, hold-point checks, and quality monitoring across civil, earthworks, and surfacing disciplines.
• Manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), conducting root-cause analysis and preventive action.
• Collaborate closely with site agents, design teams, and subcontractors on technical queries (TQs) and red-line changes.
• Assist in site/off-site audits and drive collation of handover and health & safety documentation.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record on major UK highways infrastructure (National Highways experience essential).
• Deep understanding of ISO 9001:2015, quality assurance processes, and Highway Works (MCHW) standards.
• Hands-on experience delivering ITPs, material compliance checks, and NCR close-outs on live carriageway schemes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with clients, designers, and site delivery teams.
• Desirable: CQI membership, Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001), or relevant Civil/Quality Engineering qualification.