Quality Engineer

United Living Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor seeks a Quality Engineer to oversee quality management on major projects. The role involves compliance with ISO standards, technical inspections, and overseeing subcontractor quality deliverables in a dynamic construction environment. Candidates should have a solid background in pipeline QA/QC, and a passion for ensuring delivery of resilient infrastructure aligned with government targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality engineering for large-scale infrastructure.
• Proven experience in QA/QC for pipeline construction.
• Understanding of standards like ASME, API, and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Project Quality Plan ensuring compliance.
• Conduct technical inspections and audits.
• Interface with design and construction teams to ensure quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Welding Inspection

Pipeline Construction

Education

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

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Lingley Green Ave, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5, UK

Full-time

Company Description

There has never been a better time to join United Living Infrastructure Services as we build a team to deliver major infrastructure construction projects across the UK supporting the government's Net Zero transition targets.

As a subsidiary of United Living Group, United Living Infrastructure Services provides design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services for the UK's critical energy and water infrastructure.

We work in partnership with our clients, which are the UK’s largest network owners and operators, on highly complex projects to deliver resilient infrastructure that meets the needs of local communities and national interests.

Our key strength is our ability to deliver projects nationally while engaging with local communities through employing locally representative personnel, training, and developing them to take pride and responsibility in their work, and ensuring high performance across projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and manage the Project Quality Plan (PQP) across all project phases, ensuring compliance with client, statutory, and ISO standards.
2. Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) from contractors and subcontractors for pipeline and infrastructure works, including AGIs, BVSs, trenchless crossings.
3. Conduct regular site technical inspections and plan and conduct internal and external audits across fabrication, welding, mechanical, and civils activities, including trenchless and open-cut pipeline sections.
4. Lead Non-Conformance Report (NCR) management: raise, investigate, track, and verify closure with root cause analysis.
5. Interface with design, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure quality is embedded through design verification, construction monitoring, and system handover.
6. Coordinate materials testing and third-party inspections, especially for pipe materials, welds, coatings, and civil foundations.
7. Manage quality records and ensure traceability for weld maps, pressure testing, coating integrity, and mechanical completions.
8. Support hydrostatic testing and commissioning activities, including punch-list development and performance monitoring.
9. Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives throughout project delivery.

Job Description

The post holder will join an experienced, specialist infrastructure and major projects contractor with multiple projects in the North, capitalizing on their reputation, expanding client base, and strong market position.

Given the growing need for compliance, a dedicated role focusing on Major Projects and Infrastructure has been identified.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Manager within large-scale infrastructure, pipeline, or energy projects.
• Proven background in pipeline construction QA/QC, trenchless technologies (HDD, auger bore), welding inspections, coating systems, and pressure testing.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification, capable of managing audit processes and maintaining quality systems to international standards.
• Understanding of relevant codes and standards such as ASME, BS 4515-1, API 1104, ISO 21809.
• Ability to review and compile quality documentation including ITPs, method statements, and quality dossiers for mechanical completion and handover.
• Familiarity with Civil Engineering QA processes, especially for access roads, AGI/BVS foundations, and reinstatement works.
• Strong experience managing subcontractor quality deliverables and resolving quality issues in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Welding inspection (CSWIP), NDT (PCN), or mechanical engineering qualification is advantageous.