Quality Engineer

Durateam Environmental; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Durateam Environmental is seeking a Site Quality Assurance Engineer to implement and maintain quality assurance and control processes across site operations in the Exeter area.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Site Managers, construction teams, subcontractors, document controllers and designers to ensure works are delivered right first time with compliant quality records throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in water, utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong construction quality management knowledge.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specs and standards.
• Knowledge of ITPs, quality docs and verification processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Able to collaborate across design, construction and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of quality plans and ITPs.
• Conduct site inspections and audits for compliance with specs and procedures.
• Maintain and review site quality standards.
• Review quality documentation and test certificates.
• Ensure works comply with contract and client standards.
• Identify non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate quality inspections with site teams and subcontractors.
• Produce quality reports and KPI data.
• Promote continuous quality improvement across project teams.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Drawings interpretation

SharePoint

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

SMSTS

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Site Quality Assurance Engineer:

As a Site Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality assurance and quality control processes across site operations. You will work closely with Project Manager, Site Managers, Construction Teams, Subcontractors, Document Controllers and Designers to ensure works are delivered right first time, ensuring quality records and standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of project quality plans and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, standards, and approved procedures.
• Maintain and review site standards.
• Review and verify quality documentation, including inspection records, test certificates, material approvals, and as-built information.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with contract requirements, client standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Identify quality issues, non-conformances, and trends, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate quality inspections with site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor and maintain quality records to support project handover.
• Review subcontractor quality documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Produce quality reports and KPI data.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement across project teams.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality management.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Knowledge of inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and verification processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively across design, construction, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications:

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Site Manager Training - SMSTS.
• Full UK Driving Licence.