Quality Assurance Engineer

Caval; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer for a long-term freelance role with potential conversion to permanent employment. The position is office-based in Wakefield on a civil engineering contract.

You will lead QA inspections on highways and infrastructure projects, implement QA processes via Procore, review drawings and project documents, and ensure compliance with PMPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Career background in QA for civil/ highways projects.
• Experience with QA processes and site compliance.
• Strong documentation and quality assurance skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular QA inspections and site checks.
• Develop and manage QA processes using Procore.
• Review As-Built drawings and project documentation.
• Ensure work aligns with PMPs and quality standards.
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and compliance.
• Maintain QA records and drive continual improvement.

Skills

Quality assurance

Civil engineering knowledge

Documentation control

Education

ONC/HNC, NVQ, or BEng in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer

QA Engineer - Highways/Civil Engineering

Location: Wakefield (Office Based)

Job Type: Long-Term Freelance with Potential Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced QA Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering contractor based in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background in highways, infrastructure, or similar civil engineering projects, looking for a long-term freelance role with the possibility of a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular quality assurance inspections and site compliance checks.
• Develop, implement, and manage QA processes using digital platforms such as Procore.
• Review and process As-Built drawings and project documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with Project Management Plans and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage subcontractor quality performance and compliance.
• Maintain accurate QA records and support continuous improvement across projects.

Requirements

• Industry-recognised qualification such as ONC/HNC, NVQ, or BEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a QA Engineer role within civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality assurance processes and setting out.
• Good commercial knowledge and an understanding of project costs, contracts, and commercial processes.
• Experience using digital QA/document control platforms such as Procore is advantageous.
• AutoCAD experience is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Long-term freelance opportunity with consistent work.
• Potential for a temporary-to-permanent position.
• Office-based role in Wakefield.
• Opportunity to join a reputable contractor with excellent long-term prospects.