Quality Engineer

Carmichael UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK, a leading Tier 1 contractor, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer for a major highways infrastructure upgrade in South West London. This role involves overseeing quality assurance systems, managing quality documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards on a complex project. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background and experience with Tier 1 contractors, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer on major civil engineering or highways projects.
• Sound knowledge of ITPs, materials testing, and compliance procedures.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project quality assurance systems and ensure site activities align with quality plans.
• Work with engineers to ensure accurate and timely completion of quality records.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Quality compliance procedures

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Digital tools for quality tracking

Job description

CarmichaelUK are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major highways infrastructure upgrade in South West London, and we re looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer to join the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK s most respected delivery teams on a complex highways scheme involving earthworks, drainage, utilities, and road construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement project quality assurance systems and ensure all site activities are carried out in line with ITPs and quality plans.

• Work with Engineers and Sub-Agents to ensure accurate and timely completion of quality records.

• Support the production and review of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), check sheets, and relevant quality documentation.

• Ensure correct procedures are followed for materials approvals, sampling, and testing in accordance with specifications.

• Assist with NCR management, ensuring non-conformities are raised, closed out, and reported appropriately.

• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with the quality management system and contract requirements.

• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure their works are aligned with project quality expectations.

• Support audits, both internal and external, and assist in preparing the site for client or third-party visits.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Quality Engineer on major civil engineering or highways projects.

• Sound knowledge of ITPs, materials testing, and quality compliance procedures.

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Previous work with Tier 1 contractors on infrastructure schemes preferred.

• Competent with digital tools used in quality tracking and document management.

• Excellent communication skills able to liaise with engineers, managers, and QA teams.