Quality Assurance Engineer

Caval Limited; Retford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited is seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join a major civil engineering project on a long-term freelance basis in Retford. The role focuses on delivering quality across works on a large construction site, with responsibilities spanning inspections, documentation, and adherence to drawings and specifications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong civil engineering background and proven QA/QC experience on large projects, with CSCS and relevant site qualifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience as QA Engineer within civil engineering or major construction
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures on large-scale projects
• Experience with ITPs, inspections and quality documentation
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Site qualifications (CSCS) as applicable

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of project quality procedures
• Carry out inspections and quality checks
• Maintain quality documentation and records
• Work with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Ensure works comply with drawings and specifications
• Identify and report quality issues and support corrective actions
• Liaise with site management, engineers, subcontractors and project teams
• Support delivery of quality standards across the project

Skills

QA/QC processes

ITPs

Inspections

Quality documentation

Reading drawings

CSCS qualifications

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: QA Engineer - Civil Engineering

Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire

Salary: Freelance / Contract - CIS Ltd Company considered

Role Highlights & Packages

• 18-month contract with potential for long-term work
• Major civil engineering project / large construction site
• Long-term freelance opportunity
• CIS payment available
• Ltd Company contractors considered
• Opportunity for further work beyond the initial 18 months

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in Retford. This is a long-term freelance opportunity, with an initial contract of 18 months and potential for further work. The successful candidate will work as part of the project team on a large-scale construction site, supporting the delivery of works to the required quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background and previous experience working in a QA/QC role on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a QA Engineer within civil engineering
• Strong civil engineering / construction background
• Experience working on large-scale projects
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Experience with ITPs, inspections and quality documentation
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Relevant site qualifications and CSCS as applicable

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of project quality procedures
• Carrying out inspections and quality checks
• Managing and maintaining quality documentation and records
• Working with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Identifying and reporting quality issues and supporting corrective actions
• Liaising with site management, engineers, subcontractors and project teams
• Supporting the overall delivery of quality standards across the project