Quality Engineer

We have a fantastic, new opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a large-scale Highways project in Greater Manchester. A successful candidate will hold a responsible for ensuring the effective performance of all quality activities against the compliance requirements of project specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a good working relationship with the Client and associated project personnel
• Implement and maintain the Contract management and Quality Plan and Policy, procedures as required
• Ensure materials being incorporated into the Works comply with the specification, supporting the
  Material Approval process
• Attend Quality Risk Reduction meetings, provide insight and contribute to creation of RAMS
• Oversee the creation of ITPs and ensure relevant inspection and hold points are identified
• Liaise with the Construction Team, providing support and direction, including with Technical Queries and design changes
• Promote 'Right First Time' delivery and drive positive quality and Health and Safety cultures
• Engage with supply chain to review and approve Quality Documentation
• Assist Construction team engineers to create and maintain quality documentation
• Undertake inspections, attend hold point, monitoring quality and compliance with standards as part of
  the day-to-day running of the project
• Ensure materials testing is completed as required
• Identify Non-Conformances and Defects against approved detailed design. Contribute to Root Cause
  analysis, resolution, and prevention of further occurrences
• Assist with planning and carrying out audits of the works on site and possibly off-site fabrication facilities
• Liaise with Client and arrange any client witness points
• Provide feedback, report to Quality Manager/Lead, and contribute to regular Quality meetings
• Identify issues, raise Quality observations and hazards, and assist with their resolution
• Lead on collating and compiling Client handover documentation

Essential

• Experience in a quality related role or in the
  construction industry- specifically Highways
• Organized individual with good communication skills
• Previous experience in multi-site construction works
• Experience in multi discipline works
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

Desirable

• Internal Auditor qualification ISO 9001:2015
• Member of Chartered Quality Institute
• Engineering qualification or relevant experience and knowledge of design and engineering methodologies
• Knowledge of working within the water industry