Project Quality Engineer

Connected Engineering; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity backed engineering firm in Sheffield seeks a Project Quality Engineer to oversee quality on significant projects, primarily in Scotland. Responsibilities include developing quality plans, conducting supplier audits, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must be SC Clearance eligible and prepared for travel. This role offers great prospects for growth with a project pipeline extending over two years.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
• Experience in quality management within project environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plan.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage non-conformances.
• Act as quality interface between engineering and project teams.

Skills

Quality Planning

Supplier Audits

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job description

Are you a Quality Engineer with a strong project background?

We are working with a private equity backed business within the engineering space based in Sheffield, who are looking for a Project Quality Engineer to work on a key project.

This business is responsible for some of the most recognisable engineering solutions in the country with a strong project pipeline. Working with clients in stadia and arenas, nuclear, MOD and sports, their work is varied and extensive.

This is a well‑rounded, customer‑facing position. Working with key stakeholders both internally and externally, you will be the go‑to engineer for quality and be responsible to drive success within this project.

It is important to note that the project in question is in Scotland, so the successful candidate must be comfortable traveling and staying overnight yn semi‑regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & Strategy

• Develop and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP)
• Ensure alignment with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements

Process & Design Control

• Review project designs, specifications, and changes for quality impact
• Support design reviews, validation, and verification activities

Supplier & Subcontractor Quality

• Evaluate and approve suppliers from a quality perspective
• Conduct supplier audits and quality reviews
• To manage supplier non‑conformances and corrective actions

Inspection, Testing & Audits

• Define inspection and test plans (ITPs)
• Ensure inspections, testing, and validation activities are executed correctly

Non‑Conformance & Corrective Action

• Lead non‑conformance management
• Perform root cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone)

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain quality records, reports, and traceability
• Ensure document control and compliance

Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as the quality interface between engineering, project management, operations, and customers

Important requirements

• Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance
• Travel to project site near Glasgow will be required. Regularity will be based on project demand (estimated 80% Sheffield, 20% Scotland). This will include overnight stays.

This is a role with excellent scope for progression. The project in question spans at least two years and with the strength and quality of the project pipeline, there will be extensive opportunities in future.