Quality Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Colney; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will implement and oversee QA management systems across construction, testing, commissioning and handover, and conduct audits to verify compliance.

You will deploy digital field capture tools, support site teams and suppliers, and work with Quality Managers to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering site-based QA within highways or high-assurance civil engineering environments.
• Formal auditor qualification or background in regulated highways infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and digital site management capability.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee quality assurance management systems across construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
• Conduct audits, surveillances, and supply chain assessments to verify quality management arrangements.
• Support construction teams and supply chains in implementing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Field Change processes (RFIs/NCRs).
• Deploy digital assurance tools for field data capture across active sites.
• Collaborate with Quality Managers and project leaders to resolve quality issues and track non-conformances.

Skills

Quality assurance

Site-based QA

Auditing

Digital tools

Tools

Digital field capture tools

Job description

About this Role

This Quality Engineer position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a major Tier 1 contractor delivering a flagship highways infrastructure scheme in Norfolk. You will implement and oversee quality assurance management systems across construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover phases.

Conduct audits, surveillances, and supply chain assessments to verify quality management arrangements.

Support construction teams and supply chains in implementing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Field Change processes (RFIs/NCRs).

Support the deployment of digital assurance tools for field data capture across active construction sites.

Collaborate with Quality Managers and project leaders to resolve quality issues, track non-conformances, and oversee repairs.

About You

You are a practical, detail-oriented Quality Engineer with proven experience delivering site-based quality assurance within highways or high-assurance civil engineering environments. You possess strong communication skills and digital site management capability.

Demonstrate proven experience in quality assurance and control on active civil engineering or highways construction sites.

Show strong familiarity with digital field capture tools and digital assurance systems.

Possess a collaborative approach with the ability to engage site teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders effectively.

A formal auditor qualification or background in regulated highways infrastructure is highly desirable.

About Us

Our client is a global leader in project development and construction, committed to sustainable delivery, high workplace standards, and an inclusive culture. They foster a supportive environment where quality specialists are empowered to drive excellence.

Join a Tier 1 contractor delivering major national infrastructure for key public sector clients.

• Benefit from long‑term project stability backed by extensive national highways pipelines.
• Access flexible working options, comprehensive family‑friendly benefits, and ongoing professional development.
• Work alongside experienced industry specialists in a collaborative, team‑oriented culture.

About Your Future

Taking on this key quality management role provides direct professional development and clear routes toward Senior Quality Manager and Assurance Lead positions within major infrastructure divisions.

Secure a permanent, full‑time position working 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

• Receive a competitive compensation package paired with a 24/7 digital GP service and financial wellbeing support.
• Benefit from enhanced family leave policies, continuous training, and structured career development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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