Quality Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Carmichael UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
South West London
Summary: The role of Quality Engineer involves overseeing and implementing quality assurance systems for a major highways infrastructure upgrade project in South West London. The position requires collaboration with engineers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation. The successful candidate will conduct site inspections and support audits to maintain project quality expectations. This opportunity is with a leading Tier 1 contractor known for its respected delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and implement project quality assurance systems and ensure all site activities are carried out in line with ITPs and quality plans.
- Work with Engineers and Sub-Agents to ensure accurate and timely completion of quality records.
- Support the production and review of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), check sheets, and relevant quality documentation.
- Ensure correct procedures are followed for materials approvals, sampling, and testing in accordance with specifications.
- Assist with NCR management, ensuring non-conformities are raised, closed out, and reported appropriately.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with the quality management system and contract requirements.
- Liaise with subcontractors to ensure their works are aligned with project quality expectations.
- Support audits, both internal and external, and assist in preparing the site for client or third-party visits.
Key Skills:
- Experience working as a Quality Engineer on major civil engineering or highways projects.
- Sound knowledge of ITPs, materials testing, and quality compliance procedures.
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Previous work with Tier 1 contractors on infrastructure schemes preferred.
- Competent with digital tools used in quality tracking and document management.
- Excellent communication skills – able to liaise with engineers, managers, and QA teams.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: South West London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
CarmichaelUK are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major highways infrastructure upgrade in South West London, and we’re looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer to join the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected delivery teams on a complex highways scheme involving earthworks, drainage, utilities, and road construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and implement project quality assurance systems and ensure all site activities are carried out in line with ITPs and quality plans.
- Work with Engineers and Sub-Agents to ensure accurate and timely completion of quality records.
- Support the production and review of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), check sheets, and relevant quality documentation.
- Ensure correct procedures are followed for materials approvals, sampling, and testing in accordance with specifications.
- Assist with NCR management, ensuring non-conformities are raised, closed out, and reported appropriately.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with the quality management system and contract requirements.
- Liaise with subcontractors to ensure their works are aligned with project quality expectations.
- Support audits, both internal and external, and assist in preparing the site for client or third-party visits.
Requirements
- Experience working as a Quality Engineer on major civil engineering or highways projects.
- Sound knowledge of ITPs, materials testing, and quality compliance procedures.
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Previous work with Tier 1 contractors on infrastructure schemes preferred.
- Competent with digital tools used in quality tracking and document management.
- Excellent communication skills – able to liaise with engineers, managers, and QA teams.