Quality Engineer

Kier Group; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Bridgwater is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team on a major civil project. You will oversee onsite quality control across civils, earthworks, piling, reinforced concrete, cladding, MEICA, and internal fit-out.

Key tasks include implementing project procedures, reviewing quality docs, conducting site inspections, and managing non-conformances, with close collaboration with delivery engineers and client reps. CSCS is required.

Qualifications

• This role requires demonstrable knowledge and practical application of quality control activities in construction.
• It involves interpreting engineering drawings and project specifications with confidence.
• Strong written and verbal communication to maintain clear records.
• Proficiency with digital tools for quality records management and reporting.
• Must hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and ensuring adherence to project procedures, specifications, and Quality Plans in line with British/International Standards
• Reviewing quality documentation including Inspection Test Plans, work inspection records, and Product Approval Records
• Carrying out quality site inspections to ensure compliance with standards, drawings, and specifications
• Managing Non-Conformance Reports through to conclusion and monitoring testing frequencies and results
• Conducting surveillance audits for site activities and supporting the Quality Manager with reporting and implementation of QA processes

Skills

Quality control

Engineering drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Digital records management

CSCS card

Job description

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team based in Bridgwater.

Location:

Bridgwater

Hours:

42.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team working on a complex major project. As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring onsite quality control and monitoring across diverse packages of works, including civils, earthworks, piling, reinforced concrete, cladding, MEICA, and internal fit-out. You'll be working closely with delivery team engineers and Client quality representatives to maintain the highest standards throughout the project lifecycle.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be working within the quality team, supporting them in delivering excellence across all project activities. Your day to day will include:

• Implementing and ensuring adherence to project procedures, specifications, and Quality Plans in line with British/International Standards


• Reviewing quality documentation including Inspection Test Plans, work inspection records, and Product Approval Records


• Carrying out quality site inspections to ensure compliance with standards, drawings, and specifications


• Managing Non-Conformance Reports through to conclusion and monitoring testing frequencies and results


• Conducting surveillance audits for site activities and supporting the Quality Manager with reporting and implementation of QA processes

What are we looking for?

This role of Quality Engineer is great for you if:

• You have demonstrable knowledge and practical application of quality control activities in construction


• You can interpret engineering drawings and specifications with confidence


• You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to keep clear and accurate records


• You're comfortable using technology and digital tools for quality records management


• You hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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