Quality Advisor/Engineer

Bachy Soletanche; Leiston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor based in Leiston is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure quality standards across construction projects. The role involves quality planning, documentation review, audits, and stakeholder engagement to drive improvement and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in quality assurance within the construction industry and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Participation in prestigious projects

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year work experience in quality in construction or civil engineering.
• Ability to deliver reports in an objective and persuasive manner.
• Experience in large scale projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and assurance of quality standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and maintain quality records.
• Act as the central quality contact within the delivery team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI competency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Influencing skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Quality or Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Statistical analytical software

Job description

To lead the implementation and assurance of quality standards across all phases of the MBIF project, ensuring construction works are delivered in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and contractual requirements. Acting as the central point of contact for quality within the delivery team, the Quality Engineer supports inspections, audits, and documentation reviews, maintains accurate quality records, and drives continuous improvement through proactive issue resolution, data analysis, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Quality Planning & Documentation

• Support implementation of quality requirements across pre-construction, mobilisation, construction, and handover stages.
• Review and advise on quality documents including ITPs, mobilisation plans, MARs, Construction Records, red-line drawings, and handover certificates.
• Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), including adherence to hold points, acceptance criteria, and record-keeping requirements.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain and lead reviews of ITP, NCR, and MCR registers.
• Track production of quality records and certificates against programme milestones.
• Prepare and submit Quality Record Packages and Completion Certificates.

Inspection & Audits

• Conduct audits, inspections, and surveillance as required.
• Support internal and external audits led by BSL or the client.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the central point of contact for all quality-related matters within the delivery team.
• Attend client quality meetings and chair internal quality meetings.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance.

Issue Resolution & Improvement

• Advise delivery teams on managing and closing NCRs. Ensure corrective actions are adequate and preventative measures have been put in place to stop recurrence.
• Promote good practices and lessons learned across the project.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through data analysis and KPI tracking.

Digital Tools & Systems

• Use digital platforms to monitor quality performance and manage issues.
• Support training and adoption of digital tools for quality governance.

The following qualities/experiences are essential:

• Minimum one-year prior work experience in either quality in construction, marine works or deep foundations engineering industry.
• Minimum undergraduate level degree or equivalent in either Quality or Civil Engineering.
• Good analytical skills, competent in Excel, Power BI and other statistical analytical software.
• Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts.
• Ability to work to plans, programmes and tasks target deadlines.
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion.
• Ability to deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work within a multi-discipline team.
• Good at building relationships and influencing effectively.
• Demonstrates initiative and resilience.
• Ability to challenge existing methods and ways of thinking.
• Proficient in modern office computer systems and technology.

The following qualities/experiences are desirable:

• Experience in large scale projects (e.g., Crossrail, Thames Tideway, HS2).
• Either a CQI Practitioner/Member or working towards practitioner/membership status.
• Experience working with accreditation bodies.
• Experience in carrying out local audits & managing accreditation audits.

Working Environment:

Site Based – Sizewell C, with flexibility for factory and manufacturing facility visits/audits across the UK (and potentially Europe) in line with project needs.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor and be part of an international community of over 10,000 experts across 31 countries. Contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, use the latest tools and technology, learn new skills, and advance your career in any direction.

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and pregnancy/maternity.

Entité

Bachy Soletanche is a global leader in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering, delivering high-quality ground engineering solutions through collaboration, innovation, and expertise. We tailor our approach based on project scale and listen, question, challenge, and deliver to ensure successful outcomes.