Quality Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Heywood; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a £200m+ National Highways major interchange upgrade in North Manchester. The contract position is freelance/contract and based in Greater Manchester, with daily rates of £400-£450 outside IR35.

You will apply NH standards, manage ITPs, and drive right-first-time delivery on live road networks. Key activities include implementing the Project Quality Plan, witnessing points, material approvals, NCR close-outs, and collaboration with site teams and

Qualifications

• Proven track record on major UK highways infrastructure.
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and Highway Works (MCHW).
• Hands-on experience delivering ITPs and NCR close-outs on live carriageway schemes.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Project Quality Plan in line with National Highways specifications.
• Oversee and approve ITPs, identifying hold and witness points.
• Support material approvals and ensure site materials/testing meet design requirements.

Skills

Highways infrastructure

ISO 9001:2015

ITPs

NCR close-outs

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer - Major Highways Project

Location: Greater Manchester (North Manchester)

Contract Type: Contract / Freelance

Rate: £400 - £450/day (Outside IR35 / Ltd basis negotiable)

Sector: Civil Engineering / Major Highways Infrastructure

About the Role

An exceptional contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a flagship, £200m+ National Highways major interchange upgrade in North Manchester.

This major scheme involves complex traffic management, carriageway widening, structural link roads, and smart motorway technology upgrades. We require a true highways specialist who understands National Highways (NH) standards, ITPs, and right-first-time delivery on live strategic road networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Project Quality Plan, ensuring compliance with National Highways specifications.
• Oversee and approve ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), identifying critical hold and witness points.
• Support material approvals and verify that site materials and testing conform strictly to design requirements.
• Carry out day-to-day site inspections, hold-point checks, and quality monitoring across civil, earthworks, and surfacing disciplines.
• Manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), conducting root-cause analysis and preventive action.
• Collaborate closely with site agents, design teams, and subcontractors on technical queries (TQs) and red-line changes.
• Assist in site/off-site audits and drive collation of handover and health & safety documentation.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record on major UK highways infrastructure (National Highways experience essential).
• Deep understanding of ISO 9001:2015, quality assurance processes, and Highway Works (MCHW) standards.
• Hands-on experience delivering ITPs, material compliance checks, and NCR close-outs on live carriageway schemes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with clients, designers, and site delivery teams.
• Desirable: CQI membership, Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001), or relevant Civil/Quality Engineering qualification.

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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