Quality Engineer

Atlas NextWave; Highlands; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking a site-based Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager, Project Manager and Site Management team. You will ensure robust quality assurance throughout construction, installation and handover activities, acting as the key on-site quality representative and ensuring compliance with approved standards, specs and contractual requirements.

You will conduct site audits, review ITPs, manage non-conformances and support FAT/SAT activities.

Qualifications

• Site-based quality engineering experience is essential.
• Experience on construction/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and regulatory interfaces.
• Strong communication with clients, regulators and external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits and inspections across contractors and subcontractors.
• Review and verify Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage quality records, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Support FAT/SAT activities and construction inspections.
• Coordinate quality documentation and handover records.
• Liaise with clients, project stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Produce regular quality performance reports and escalate risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Quality assurance

Site-based work

Education

Chartered Quality Professional status (or working towards it)

Job description

The Role

Working on-site, you will support the Quality Manager, Project Manager and Site Management team in delivering robust quality assurance throughout construction, installation and project handover activities. The successful candidate will act as the key quality representative on site, ensuring compliance with approved standards, specifications, inspection plans and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site audits and inspections across contractors and subcontractors.
• Reviewing and verifying Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Managing quality records, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Supporting FAT/SAT activities and construction inspections.
• Coordinating quality documentation and handover records.
• Liaising with clients, project stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Producing regular quality performance reports and escalating risks where required.
• Previous site-based quality engineering experience.
• Proven experience within construction, infrastructure or project environments.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Chartered Quality Professional status or working towards it.
• Experience working with clients, regulators or external bodies.

Important Note

Previous site-based quality engineering experience is essential for this position. Candidates must be comfortable working on site full-time and willing to travel occasionally to Orkney as project requirements dictate.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to work on a significant UK infrastructure project.
• Supportive project environment with a globally recognised engineering organisation.