Quality Engineer

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Colchester is seeking a motivated Quality Engineer to support and drive quality standards across a major infrastructure project, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement throughout the construction lifecycle. You will work on Overhead Line (OHL) and Underground Cable (UGC) packages from ECI into full delivery.

The role emphasizes developing and implementing ITPs, conducting inspections and audits, and coordinating with project teams to uphold quality across

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering, construction, or related discipline.
• Experience delivering construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management principles and assurance processes.
• Experience managing quality documentation, inspections, audits, and quality control procedures.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across project teams and stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge of National Grid systems would be advantageous.
• Professional quality-related qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality requirements across OHL and UGC project packages.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure project quality documentation is completed, controlled, and maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, and assurance activities.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Support the identification, reporting, and resolution of quality issues and non-conformances.
• Work closely with project teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
• Contribute to quality reporting and provide technical support on quality-related matters.
• Assist in ensuring all works are delivered in line with client and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality management

ITP development

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder communication

Construction quality

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Documentation systems

QA/QC procedures

Job description

Colchester, UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Quality Engineer to join our team, supporting the delivery of a major National Grid infrastructure project valued at approximately £600m. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of significant Overhead Line (OHL) and Underground Cable (UGC) works as the project progresses from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) into full delivery.

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and driving quality standards across the project, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and the successful implementation of quality processes throughout the construction lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to take a leading position within a major national infrastructure programme while working alongside experienced project professionals.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality requirements across Overhead Line (OHL) and Underground Cable (UGC) project packages.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure project quality documentation is completed, controlled, and maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, and assurance activities.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Support the identification, reporting, and resolution of quality issues and non-conformances.
• Work closely with project teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
• Contribute to quality reporting and provide technical support on quality-related matters.
• Assist in ensuring all works are delivered in line with client and regulatory requirements.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering, construction, or related discipline.
• Experience delivering construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management principles and assurance processes.
• Experience managing quality documentation, inspections, audits, and quality control procedures.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong diligence and an initiative-taking approach to problem solving.
• Technical knowledge of National Grid systems would be advantageous.
• Professional quality-related qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.