Quality Engineer

Carmichael UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the HS2 programme team in Buckingham, Milton Keynes. You will support the delivery by maintaining quality processes and ensuring compliance with specifications, standards and client requirements on this high-profile infrastructure project.

Key duties include implementing QA procedures, managing ITPs, conducting inspections, handling NCRs, and collaborating with engineers, subcontractors and site teams to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and standards.
• Experience managing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), test records and quality documentation.
• ISO 9001 knowledge desirable and CSCS Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project quality procedures and management systems.
• Review and complete Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct quality inspections, audits and assurance checks on site activities.
• Ensure compliance with HS2, client and project specifications.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Review quality records and support handover documentation.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Inspection & ITPs

Documentation

QA/QC Processes

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Tools

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major section of the HS2 project in Buckingham, Milton Keynes . This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will support the delivery team by maintaining quality processes across the project, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project quality procedures and management systems.
• Review and complete Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct quality inspections, audits and assurance checks across site activities.
• Ensure compliance with HS2, client and project specifications.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Review quality records and ensure project documentation is completed accurately.
• Support handover documentation and quality sign-off processes.
• Liaise with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to promote quality best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives across the project.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Experience managing ITPs, test records, quality documentation and inspections.
• Knowledge of highways, structures, earthworks or utilities packages advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a Tier 1 contractor environment.
• CSCS Card required
• ISO 9001 knowledge desirable.

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to work on the flagship HS2 programme
• Long-term project security
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression with a leading infrastructure team
• Supportive and collaborative project environment