Quality Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Greater Manchester. You will drive quality assurance across construction activities, materials, and workmanship to meet project specs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on delivery of ITPs, RAMS coordination, and close collaboration with client representatives and subcontractors, with a focus on Right First Time and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Engineer in construction or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards.
• Experience on highways or major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Quality Management Plan.
• Ensure materials meet project specifications and approvals.
• Oversee Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and hold points.
• Collaborate with construction teams on quality queries and changes.
• Attend Quality Risk Reduction meetings and RAMS reviews.
• Promote Right First Time culture and continuous improvement.
• Engage with subcontractors to review quality documentation.
• Support QA documentation for handover and client witness points.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Construction quality control

Site inspections

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

CQI membership (desirable)

Tools

ISO 9001:2015

Job description

Quality Engineer - Highways

Location: Greater Manchester
Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways Infrastructure
Contract: Contract Opportunity
Rate: £400 per day Ltd Company or £500 per day PAYE Umbrella

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Greater Manchester. The project involves significant improvements to a busy motorway interchange, including new road links, carriageway widening, slip road realignment and upgrades to drainage, lighting, signage and motorway technology. Working as part of the project delivery team, you will play a key role in ensuring that all construction activities, materials and workmanship meet the required quality standards, project specifications and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer with highways or civil engineering experience to contribute to a complex, high-profile infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all materials incorporated into the works comply with project specifications and support the material approval process.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring appropriate inspection and hold points are identified.
• Work closely with construction teams, providing quality guidance and support on technical queries, design changes and construction methodologies.
• Attend Quality Risk Reduction meetings and contribute to the development and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Promote a Right First Time approach, driving continuous improvement and a positive quality and health and safety culture.
• Engage with subcontractors and supply chain partners to review and approve quality documentation.
• Undertake site inspections, monitor workmanship and attend inspection and client witness points.
• Ensure all required materials testing and quality checks are completed.
• Identify, record and manage non-conformances and defects, supporting root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of quality audits across site activities and off-site fabrication facilities.
• Work collaboratively with the client and project stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are understood and achieved.
• Raise quality observations and identify potential risks, issues and areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation, collation and delivery of project handover and quality assurance documentation.
• Provide regular progress updates and report quality performance to the Quality Manager.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or similar quality-focused role within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Specific experience working on highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of construction quality management systems and processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards.
• Experience working across multi-site and multi-disciplinary construction environments.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with construction teams, subcontractors and client representatives.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction methodologies.
• Experience within the water or utilities sector.