Civil Quality Engineer

First Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Quality Engineer to join a major energy infrastructure programme in Teesside. You will support the Project Quality Manager to ensure QA/QC activities meet the highest standards across civil, pipeline, and utility works.

The role involves audits, inspection planning, ITP coordination, and continuous improvement, with close collaboration to construction teams and suppliers to drive Right First Time outcomes.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification or demonstrable QA/Quality Mgmt experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Engineer/QA/QC/Inspection.
• Background in energy, oil & gas, petrochemical or major infra projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality principles.
• Experience reviewing inspection records and data books.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• CQI membership or equivalent professional body preferred.
• Experience with SV&O processes.
• Experience with ISO 19011 audits.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Quality Manager in meeting quality objectives.
• Monitor, verify, and report quality activities on site.
• Ensure works align with specs, plans, and standards.
• Act as focal point for quality and inspection with contractors.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits and reviews.
• Develop and implement project quality plans and inspection strategies.
• Coordinate inspection activities with ITPs.
• Carry out site-based quality surveillance and third-party inspection.
• Participate in supplier and contractor surveillance.
• Review quality docs, inspection records, and data books.
• Support completion and sign-off of quality docs.
• Contribute to data dossier review and approval.
• Promote quality culture across stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Inspection

ISO 9001

Audits

Documentation reviews

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Quality Engineer to join a major energy infrastructure programme in Teesside. This landmark project will play a key role in supporting the UK's transition towards a lower-carbon future through the development of critical energy, pipeline, and utility infrastructure.

Working as part of a high-performing project team, you will support the Project Quality Manager in ensuring that all quality assurance and quality control activities are delivered to the highest standards across complex civil, pipeline, and utility works.

This position offers the chance to contribute to one of the UK's most significant energy and infrastructure developments while working alongside industry-leading engineering, construction, and quality professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Quality Manager in delivering project quality objectives and requirements.
• Monitor, verify, and report on quality activities across construction and installation works.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with project specifications, quality plans, procedures, and applicable industry standards.
• Act as a focal point for quality and inspection activities involving contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits and technical reviews.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project quality plans, procedures, and inspection strategies.
• Coordinate inspection activities and ensure compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Carry out site-based quality surveillance and support third-party inspection activities.
• Participate in supplier and contractor surveillance activities where required.
• Review quality documentation, inspection records, and manufacturing data books.
• Support the progressive completion and sign-off of quality documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor final data dossier compilation and contribute to review and approval processes.
• Work closely with construction teams to promote quality-focused delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned reviews, and Right First Time (RFT) programmes.
• Promote a positive quality culture across all project stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• HNC, equivalent qualification, or demonstrable experience in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Inspection role.
• Background within energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management principles.
• Experience reviewing inspection records, quality documentation, and manufacturing data books.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Strong communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities.
• Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or similar professional body.
• Experience supporting Right First Time (RFT) initiatives.
• Familiarity with Self-Verification and Oversight (SV&O) processes.
• Experience conducting quality audits and working to ISO 19011 guidelines.
• Previous involvement in large-scale energy, pipeline, utility, or civil engineering projects.