Quality Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor on-site quality control and ensure packages meet Nuclear Safety standards and specifications. You will work with the construction team to resolve issues and maintain high quality throughout the project.

Responsibilities include inspections, coordinating with suppliers and sub-contractors, reporting non-conformances, and keeping comprehensive quality records for traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control activities on construction sites.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings and specifications.
• CSCS card and full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor onsite works quality through inspections and checks.
• Collaborate with construction teams, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Identify deficiencies and report corrective actions.
• Liaise with Client's Project Supervisor for QC matters and inspections.
• Maintain quality documentation, records, logs and registers.

Skills

Quality control knowledge

Drawings interpretation

Communication & IT skills

Education

HND/Degree in Construction or related subject

Tools

CSCS card

Full driving licence

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring on-site quality control and ensuring packages of works meet Nuclear Safety standards and specifications. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the highest quality standards while working collaboratively with the construction team to resolve any issues that arise.

What will you be responsible for?

• Monitoring onsite works quality through inspections and physical checks to ensure compliance with Nuclear Safety standards, drawings and specifications,
• Collaborating with construction team members, suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure quality control standards are met,
• Identifying deficiencies and non-conformances, recommending corrective actions and monitoring remedial works,
• Liaising with the Client's Project Supervisor for quality control matters and organising inspections,
• Maintaining quality documentation, records, logs and registers, ensuring they are appropriately collated and easily traceable.

• You hold an HND/Degree or equivalent in Construction or a related subject,
• You have demonstrated knowledge and practical application of quality control activities,
• You can interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications and report on findings clearly,
• You hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card and Full driving licence,
• You have strong communication and IT skills with the ability to keep clear and accurate records.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.