Quality Engineer

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects and will play a major role in the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy future.

Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke are working together through the BYLOR joint venture to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C, with a contract value of more than £2.8 billion.

BYLOR is delivering construction on an exceptional scale, combining major civil engineering expertise with innovative construction methods and technology. The project has already achieved significant engineering milestones, including breaking the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour.

The Role

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join the BYLOR team at Hinkley Point C.

Supporting the Quality Manager, you will play an important role in implementing and maintaining the project's quality management arrangements and ensuring that construction activities, documentation and records meet the required standards.

Working closely with construction teams, suppliers and the Client, you will provide practical quality support throughout delivery - from Inspection & Test Plans and quality records through to non-conformance management, continuous improvement and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Assurance

• Support the implementation of the BYLOR Quality Management System across project teams and suppliers.
• Communicate and cascade project quality requirements, including plans, procedures, guidance and templates.
• Provide practical quality guidance and support to construction and delivery teams.
• Develop and deliver quality briefings and training materials where required.
• Promote project management policies, quality objectives and key performance indicators.

Quality Documentation & Records

• Provide guidance and review quality deliverables including Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and record templates.
• Review and approve quality records forming part of the project's Lifetime Quality Records for Client acceptance.
• Ensure records provide appropriate traceability and evidence of completed works.
• Support teams in maintaining complete, accurate and compliant quality documentation throughout construction.

Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement

• Support the effective management of non-conformances (NCRs) relating to products, materials and construction processes.
• Ensure causes are appropriately identified and that corrections and corrective actions are defined, implemented and closed out.
• Intervene where the quality of works is at risk or has been adversely affected.
• Escalate significant quality issues to senior management where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support teams in implementing agreed actions.
• Monitor quality outputs and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Handover & Completion

• Support and track the handover process as rooms, areas and buildings approach completion.
• Ensure the required quality records are complete and available to support handover.
• Work with project teams to identify and close outstanding quality-related works and documentation.
• Support the progressive completion and acceptance of project records by the Client.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, Quality Control or similar construction/engineering role.
• Experience working within a construction, civil engineering or infrastructure environment.
• Understanding of quality management processes and construction quality documentation.
• Experience working with Inspection & Test Plans, quality records and/or non-conformance processes.
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of traceability and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including with construction teams, suppliers and Client organisations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to follow established processes while taking a proactive approach to resolving quality issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience on a major infrastructure, civil engineering, energy or nuclear project.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing or supporting NCRs and corrective actions.
• Experience producing or reviewing Inspection & Test Plans.
• Experience with Lifetime Quality Records, handover documentation or completion processes.
• Experience working with complex supply chains, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Membership of, or progress towards membership of, a relevant professional quality or engineering body.

Location

The role will be predominantly site-based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset, with visits to external facilities and suppliers where required.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to develop your Quality career on one of Europe's most significant infrastructure and nuclear construction programmes, gaining exposure to complex civil engineering works and some of the highest standards of quality assurance and traceability within the construction industry.

All BYLOR positions are employed directly through either Bouygues Travaux Publics or Laing O'Rourke and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension and annual leave. Depending on grade, a company car allowance may also be provided.

BYLOR is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our workplace.

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

If you have any question feel free to contact MARTINA LOLEO