Job No. BBUKGA00063

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Annual leave 25 days

Maternity leave 28 weeks

Pension

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking a Quality Advisor/Engineer to contribute to large-scale engineering construction projects across the UK, including power generation and water infrastructure.

You will develop and review Quality Plans, support delivery teams, use digital tools to monitor performance, and help implement quality strategies across the lifecycle. A UK driving license is required due to local travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality roles on major engineering construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 terminology and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans, including supplier plans.
• Support delivery teams to achieve quality deliverables and resolve issues.
• Use digital tools to monitor quality performance and progress against targets.
• Align with the Business Management System and support audits.
• Help implement project quality strategies across the full lifecycle.

Skills

Quality management

Engineering

ISO 9000 knowledge

Digital systems awareness

UK driving license

Tools

e-forms

Digital Progressive Assurance

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

But amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too.

As we continue to grow, we are always looking to connect with talented Quality Advisors & Engineers across the UK to join us, and welcome applications from experienced Quality Advisors / Engineers interested in current and future opportunities.

The mission is to build for future generations—providing home‑grown energy, greater price stability, and abundant low‑carbon power. Aiming to lead the way in creating long‑lasting social value, showing how effective collaboration can benefit communities locally, regionally and across the country.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, review and help teams follow Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans, including those from our supply chain
• Support delivery teams to achieve quality deliverables, resolve issues and share practical quality advice
• Use digital tools to monitor quality performance, deliverables and issues against agreed targets
• Work to our Business Management System and support internal and external audits
• Help implement project quality strategies and actions across the full lifecycle

Who we're looking for

As a Quality Advisor / Engineer, you will have experience working on large‑scale engineering construction projects such as power generation, water treatment, energy infrastructure, or nuclear decommissioning.

• Knowledge and experience in Quality and/or relevant operational/technical roles
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to plans/programmes
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 terminology and solid understanding of Quality Management
• Experience with Digital Progressive Assurance systems / e-forms
• UK Driving license due to some local travel locations

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…