Quality Assurance Engineer

EKFB; Greatworth, Southam CP; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is seeking a competent quality assurance engineer to work within the Earthworks team on the Greatworth–Southam HS2 section. The role focuses on embedding quality documentation across Construction Delivery teams and ensuring completions records are collated, controlled and retained for handover.

You will support implementation of the HS2 Technical Certification Management Plan and drive adherence to EKFB procedures for L3 certification.

Qualifications

• Competent Quality Engineer with proven experience implementing document quality control and assurance.
• Experience in construction or regulated sectors is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Collate information to prepare handover documentation for L3 certification of Single Assurance Packs per EKFB procedures.
• Understand and implement QA, technical assurance and completions requirements with delivery teams.
• Support section quality, assurance and completions activities for timely asset handover.
• Develop relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders to deliver quality and assurance.
• Use IT systems to manage quality and completions documentation and records.
• Plan product realization through inspection and Test plans, Work Package plans, etc.
• Promote the Business Management System and share knowledge.
• Support the Section Quality & Completions Manager.
• Encourage and promote Speak Up and Choices initiatives.

Skills

Quality Engineer

Document control

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous learning

Driving license

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is seeking to recruit a quality assurance engineer. The primary focus of this role is to work within a section of the HS2 project, ensuring that Quality document is embedded and embraced by the Construction Delivery teams, in order that all relevant completions assurance records are collated and retained.

This role is within out Earthworks team and will be based at our Greatworth to Southam section of works. Reporting to the Sub-Agent and Site Agent in the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the process of collation of information to prepare for handing over competed documentation in line with HS2’s Technical Certification Management Plan to gain L3 certification for Single Assurance Packs following EKFBs procedures for handover and completion
• Understand and implement quality, technical assurance and completions requirements, working closely with the construction delivery teams to balance these against programme constraints and effective methods of delivery.
• Support the delivery of all section related, construction phase quality, assurance and completions related activities to ensure the timely handover of project assets.
• Develop and utilise relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders to deliver all construction related aspects of quality and assurance.
• Use relevant IT systems to manage all relevant quality and completions documentation and records.
• Work collaboratively with the delivery teams to plan for product realisation through inspection and Test plans, Work Package plans, etc.
• Communicate the benefits and knowledge of the Business Management System.
• Actively support the Section Quality & Completions Manager.
• Encourage and promote the “Speak Up” and “Choices” initiatives.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)

About You

• Competent Quality Engineer with proven experience in successfully implementing document quality control and assurance requirements and interventions (preferably in the construction or other regulated sector).
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, dynamic team.
• Very good knowledge and practical application of quality assurance or handover best practice strategies and interventions.
• Experience of using digital systems to support quality of the completions record keeping for projects.
• Flexible approach to managing, prioritising and delivering to deadlines in a demanding environment
• Good organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development
• You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle