Quality Control Engineer - Power Infrastructure, Hybrid/Remote

Balfour Beatty; Elgin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

37.5 hours Monday to Friday

Company DC pension (5% EE, 7% ER)

Smart working up to 40% remote

Maternity/adoption leave 28 weeks

Paternity/partner leave 4 weeks

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Up to 2 days volunteering per year

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Quality Control Engineer for our Elgin site to support delivery projects by verifying supplier materials, conducting inspections, and ensuring Right First Time quality across complex power infrastructure work. This role emphasizes independent ownership, detailed reporting, and collaboration with suppliers to meet client requirements.

You will develop QA plans, manage non-conformances, and maintain documentation needed for handover, while adhering to health,

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, independent worker with ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relations.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to inspections and reporting.
• Good analytical, written and numerical skills for interpreting technical data.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• IT skills including MS Office and ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Attend factory acceptance tests and inspections, ensuring materials meet specs.
• Develop manufacturing Assurance Plans using risk-based inspections.
• Raise non-conformances and support root cause investigations.
• Maintain accurate inspection and testing records for handover to client.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to improve processes and promote quality.
• Ensure activities comply with health, safety, legal, and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to wider team activities and support additional responsibilities.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

MS Office

Reading drawings

Driving licence

Quality mindset

Tools

Digital Progressive Assurance

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Quality Control Engineer for our Elgin site to support delivery projects by verifying supplier materials, conducting inspections, and ensuring Right First Time quality across complex power infrastructure work. This role emphasizes independent ownership, detailed reporting, and collaboration with suppliers to meet client requirements.

You will develop QA plans, manage non-conformances, and maintain documentation needed for handover, while adhering to health,