Quality Engineer

AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement plus 3 via

Life Assurance

Flexible smarter working policy

Job summary

Linxon is seeking a Quality Engineer for HV substation projects based in Scotland. You will support project teams from concept to commissioning, ensuring quality across construction sites and contractors, and driving continuous improvement and compliance with Linxon quality requirements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with diverse teams, and a track record in quality assurance within electrical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience on HV electrical substation projects and construction sites of varying size and complexity.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and quality control.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification preferred.
• CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality-related project activities are implemented by contractors on site.
• Ensure site teams are aware of their quality responsibilities.
• Review ITPs with subject matter experts.
• Maintain project site filing systems and progress ITPs to completion.
• Promote continuous improvement through training and coaching.

Skills

HV substation experience

Quality assurance

Documentation management

MS Office

Communication with diverse teams

Auditing

Education

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

CSCS Safety Passport / CCNSG

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Scotland – Site Based

Join Us!! If you are an experienced and motivated Quality Engineer – we would like to join our teams for (HV) infrastructure projects based at locations in Scotland. The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the project teams throughout the entire process, from concept to commissioning. The ideal applicants will have robust background in HV Electrical Substations and construction environments generally, demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, communicate effectively with diverse teams.

What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that quality-related project activities are efficiently implemented by contractors on site, meeting the specific requirements of the project.
• Ensuring site teams are aware of their quality responsibilities within the project and that they are adhered to.
• Review contractors Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Maintain project site filing systems and progressing and compiling ITPs to completion.
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing your expertise through training and regular coaching, including ongoing communication with project management, site managers, internal specialist departments, document controllers, and specialist managers from the customer.
• Ensure that construction site organisation and subcontractors comply with both project and Linxon quality requirements.
• Facilitate testing activities on the construction site in accordance with the ITPs.
• Identify, record non-conformances and ensure effective resolution.
• Support the project teams with customer complaints, in mitigating negative impacts on the project, and helping develop effective solutions.
• Perform quality audits In line with pre-determined annual audit schedule and facilitate audits from Linxon, the Client and ISO 9001 Certification body.
• Reports to the Project Quality Lead.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working on HV electrical substation projects and construction sites of varying size and complexity.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and quality control.
• Previous experience working with SPEN and/or SSEN.
• Civils construction & M&E installation experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Quality management qualifications and experience would be a distinct advantage.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and document management.
• Health and Safety (H&S) experience is advantageous.
• Must have a valid CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport Card, or acceptable equivalent.

Other Specifications

• Demonstrate efficiency and a high level of technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems proactively and build positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Communicate messages clearly and coherently, displaying assertiveness as required for the role.
• Complete assigned tasks with initiative, flexibility, perseverance, and strict adherence to the Linxon Code of Conduct.
• Maintain an overview, remain calm, and act in a solution-oriented manner, even when faced with challenges.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday entitlement, plus statutory and public holidays, with an additional 3 days available through our purchase scheme.
• Life Assurance and opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible smarter working policy—many of our office-based and some site-based employees can work from home or as part of a hybrid model.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we welcome applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more.

About Linxon

Our Heritage

We bring together the expertise of Hitachi Energy and Atkins Realis. Linxon combines AtkinsRéalis' project management capabilities with Hitachi Energy’s industry-leading technological knowledge, focusing on substations. Our aim is to deliver sustainable energy solutions and be a true partner to facilitate digital transformation, ensuring consistent reliability for those who depend on our services.

Our Vision

Linxon is the partner of choice for customers seeking comprehensive solutions. We deliver the best market offer for EPC projects by leveraging world-class power technologies and unmatched competence in managing infrastructure activities. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of customers and partners, always adhering to the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Our Purpose

We are building the infrastructure required to power the world with carbon-free energy. Linxon is leading the way in sustainability by constructing essential infrastructure for the energy transition. We help cities grow, industries expand, and communities thrive by developing a vital part of the power transmission grid. Our clients benefit from the combined know-how of original equipment manufacturers and project execution capabilities, resulting in efficient and continuously improved solutions and enhanced industrial productivity.

Worker Type Employee

At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects. At Linxon, we are the experts for substations related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Our responsibility includes project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management and finally commissioning. Our team combines project management expertise and industry leading technology to create a true partner for reliable, sustainable energy solutions.

Job Type

Regular