QA Engineer

Humres; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to digital quality systems

Long-term opportunities

European project exposure

Job summary

Humres is seeking a QA/QC professional for major European civil engineering projects on site. You will prepare ITPs, witness points, and quality records, ensuring works meet drawings, specifications, and test results.

The role involves coordinating inspections across groundworks, drainage, reinforcement, and concrete works, raising NCRs when required, and traveling to Finland, Germany, or the Netherlands to support delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC within civil engineering or major construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and test results.
• Experience inspecting groundworks, drainage, reinforcement, formwork, and concrete works.
• Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous record keeping.
• Good written and spoken English communication.
• Willingness to work on site in Finland, Germany, or the Netherlands.
• Data centre construction experience would be advantageous.
• Experience using digital quality management or inspection systems would be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively with site teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, implement, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and quality records.
• Verify that approved drawings, specifications, material approvals, and relevant technical information are available prior to works commencing.
• Coordinate inspections, witness points, and hold points with relevant project stakeholders.
• Carry out site inspections across groundworks, drainage, reinforcement, formwork, and concrete works.
• Verify that civil and structural works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate material testing and review test results against specified acceptance criteria.
• Maintain material traceability records, inspection documentation, photographs, and supporting quality evidence.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required and monitor corrective actions through to satisfactory close-out.
• Work closely with site and delivery teams to identify quality issues and prevent recurring defects.
• Review completed works and associated documentation to ensure quality requirements have been achieved.
• Maintain accurate and traceable project quality records.
• Support quality audits, inspections, and project reviews where required.
• Compile quality documentation, inspection records, and supporting evidence for project completion and handover.
• Promote a proactive quality culture across site operations and project delivery teams.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Civil engineering background

Drawings & specifications

Groundworks inspection

NCR management

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

English communication

Data centre projects

Digital quality systems

Stakeholder coordination

Travel to Europe

Job description

About the Client

Our Client is an established construction contractor delivering major projects across Europe, with opportunities available on large-scale data centre developments. The business operates within demanding construction environments where quality assurance, technical compliance, and accurate documentation are critical to successful project delivery. With 10 positions available across Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands, these roles offer the opportunity to work alongside experienced civil, structural, and project delivery teams on technically complex projects.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Prepare, implement, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and quality records.
• Verify that approved drawings, specifications, material approvals, and relevant technical information are available prior to works commencing.
• Coordinate inspections, witness points, and hold points with relevant project stakeholders.
• Carry out site inspections across groundworks, drainage, reinforcement, formwork, and concrete works.
• Verify that civil and structural works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate material testing and review test results against specified acceptance criteria.
• Maintain material traceability records, inspection documentation, photographs, and supporting quality evidence.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required and monitor corrective actions through to satisfactory close-out.
• Work closely with site and delivery teams to identify quality issues and prevent recurring defects.
• Review completed works and associated documentation to ensure quality requirements have been achieved.
• Maintain accurate and traceable project quality records.
• Support quality audits, inspections, and project reviews where required.
• Compile quality documentation, inspection records, and supporting evidence for project completion and handover.
• Promote a proactive quality culture across site operations and project delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Previous QA/QC experience within civil engineering, reinforced concrete, structural construction, or major construction projects.
• Civil Engineering, Construction, or another relevant technical qualification preferred.
• Practical understanding of construction inspection and testing requirements.
• Experience inspecting groundworks, drainage, reinforcement, formwork, and/or concrete works.
• Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions, and quality documentation.Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and test results.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to quality assurance and record keeping.
• Confidence raising quality concerns and ensuring corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Data centre construction experience would be advantageous.
• Experience using digital quality management or inspection systems would be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Willingness to work on site in Finland, Germany, or the Netherlands.

Benefits

• 10 positions available across major European construction projects.
• Opportunities in Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
• Exposure to large-scale data centre developments.
• Involvement in technically demanding civil and structural construction packages.
• Opportunity to strengthen experience across QA/QC, inspection, testing, and compliance.
• Work alongside experienced construction and project delivery teams.
• Exposure to digital quality systems and structured project handover processes.
• Long-term development opportunities within major construction environments.