Project Engineer - Quality Control - Water Asset Management

RPS Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Project Engineer - Quality Control to join their Asset Inspections Business in Edinburgh. This role focuses on ensuring high standards in capital delivery projects and quality assurance for Water and Wastewater Projects while collaborating with utility companies. The ideal candidate will have experience in inspections and a strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction, contributing to impactful projects across Scotland.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Clear career pathways

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in water industry asset inspections, quality control, and compliance.
• Familiarity with modern inspection methods like UAVs, LIDAR, GIS.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support asset inspection programs with thorough reviews and accurate reporting.
• Oversee quality control processes to meet standards and client expectations.
• Maintain organized documentation of inspections and lessons learned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Goal-driven

Proven performance management

Change implementation skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Relevant degree or significant experience

Tools

MS Office

Work management systems

Job description

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Project Engineer - Quality Control - Water Asset Management, Edinburgh

Client:

RPS Group

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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26

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Project Engineer - Quality Control - Water Asset Management

RPS has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - Quality Control to join our Asset Inspections Business. This role supports, delivers, and builds upon our frameworks and relationships with utility companies across Scotland.

About You:

As a key member, your role is crucial in delivering projects for our Water Industry clients. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on capital delivery projects, focusing on quality control and assurance of Water and Wastewater Projects, ensuring adherence to standards and client guidance. Your responsibilities include supporting inspection phases, documenting findings, and implementing best practices to maintain high quality across projects. Collaboration with team members and clients to resolve issues and promote continuous improvement is essential.

Joining us means working on impactful projects with leading professionals, making a difference in the UK water sector, and engaging with major water companies to benefit communities. If you are ready to apply your skills in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support asset inspection programs with thorough reviews and accurate reporting.
• Oversee quality control processes to meet standards and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with guidance documents and standards, applying best practices and regulations.
• Maintain organized documentation of inspections and lessons learned.
• Support and train inspection teams to ensure high performance.
• Engage with clients on quality and compliance issues, fostering strong relationships.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Attend sites as needed to support the Asset Inspections Framework.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience in water industry asset inspections, quality control, and compliance.
• Attention to detail in inspections and quality processes.
• Based preferably in the central belt.
• Experience with high-risk environments like confined spaces and highways.
• Familiarity with modern inspection methods such as UAVs, LIDAR, GIS.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Goal-driven with a track record of exceeding client expectations.
• Proven performance management and change implementation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, work management systems, and related applications.
• Reliable and flexible.

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree is desirable but significant experience is also considered.
• A full UK driving license is essential.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a personal development plan and clear career pathways, supporting your growth. We value diversity, innovation, and well-being, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

A career with us is unique. You are part of the solution, not just a number.

Why RPS?

We are a connected community committed to exceptional outcomes, offering flexible work arrangements, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture that adapts to client needs.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Since becoming part of Tetra Tech in January 2023, we leverage a global network of over 28,000 employees across 120 countries, providing leading consulting and engineering services. We are dedicated to developing our people and solving complex global challenges.

Join us and make a difference in the future of water!

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Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.