Quality Engineer

CarmichaelUK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a long-term position in Plymouth at a Royal Navy site. You will implement quality management processes, conduct audits, manage material approval, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should hold a qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction and have relevant experience in quality roles within infrastructure. SC-level security clearance is required. This position offers a full-time contract with 42.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality roles within construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, audits, and progressive assurance.
• Ability to work within high-security, highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Quality Management System is implemented effectively across the project.
• Complete internal audits in line with the Audit Schedule and close out findings promptly.
• Manage the material approval process and verify delivered materials meet project requirements.

Skills

Quality management processes

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Quality systems

Education

Academic qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction

Tools

CSCS White PQP/AQP certification

Job description

Quality Engineer – Plymouth (Devonport Royal Dockyard)

Contract: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week (08:00–17:00)

An experienced Quality Engineer will join a major infrastructure redevelopment programme at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is an long-term opportunity to support delivery of complex works within a live MOD facility.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will support project delivery teams by ensuring robust quality management processes are embedded, maintained, and continuously improved throughout the project lifecycle.

You will act as a key independent point of quality assurance across site activities, supporting progressive handover, maintaining compliance, and ensuring work meets strict regulatory, technical, and client standards.

Please note:

• SC-level security clearance required.
• Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country.
• Have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Security checks may take up to 8 weeks to process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Quality Management System is implemented effectively across the project.
• Provide independent communication on quality issues and ensure appropriate resolutions.
• Complete internal audits in line with the Audit Schedule and close out findings promptly.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate Inspection & Test Plans (including subcontractor ITPs).
• Support progressive sign-off of ITPs and attend weekly client meetings.
• Manage the material approval process and verify delivered materials meet project requirements.
• Review Lifetime Quality Records and support timely handover documentation.
• Offer guidance, support, and mentoring on quality standards and processes.
• Deliver training on Quality Management System requirements.
• Encourage and investigate feedback and improvement recommendations.
• Monitor and report on NCR trends to Project and Quality Leadership.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the project.

What We’re Looking For

• Academic qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
• CSCS White PQP/AQP certification.
• Experience in quality roles within construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, audits, and progressive assurance.
• Ability to work within high-security, highly regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.