Project Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A private equity-backed engineering company based in Sheffield is looking for a Project Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will drive quality success on key projects and must be eligible for SC Clearance. Responsibilities include leading quality planning, evaluating suppliers, and acting as the key quality interface with stakeholders. This role involves travel to project sites in Scotland, requiring overnight stays. The project pipeline is strong, offering significant opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for SC Clearance, including UK residency for at least the past 5 years.
• Comfortable with travel and overnight stays.
• Experience in quality planning and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Evaluate and approve suppliers from a quality perspective.
• Act as the quality interface between engineering and project management.

Skills

Strong project background

Quality assurance expertise

Ability to obtain SC Clearance

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Are you a Quality Engineer with a strong project background? Are you eligible for SC Clearance?

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 solution 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 stakeholder 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 on a 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
• 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 (Incl. being a permanent resident of the UK for at least the past 5 years)
• 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 questions spans more than two years at least and with the strength and quality of the project pipeline, there will be extensive opportunities in future.