Quality Engineer

United Living Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance on major infrastructure projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and will be responsible for developing project quality plans, conducting audits, and managing compliance with ISO standards. This role offers a company car allowance, pension, life insurance, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

26 days holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Quality Engineer/Manager in large-scale projects.
• Proven experience in QA/QC for pipeline construction.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Project Quality Plan.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans from contractors.

Skills

Quality Assurance in Infrastructure

Pipeline Construction QA/QC

Welding Inspections

Trenchless Technologies

ISO 9001 Auditing

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

Company Description

Lingley Green Ave, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5, UK

Full-time

There has never been a better time to join United Living Infrastructure Services as we build a team to deliver major infrastructure construction projects across the UK supporting the government's Net Zero transition targets.

A subsidiary of United Living Group, United Living Infrastructure Services provides design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services for the UK's critical energy and water infrastructure.

We work in partnership with our clients, which are the UK's largest network owners and operators, on highly complex projects to deliver resilient infrastructure that meets the needs of local communities and national interests.

Our strength lies in our ability to deliver projects nationally while engaging with local communities through employing local people, training, and developing them to take pride and responsibility in their work, and to achieve high performance across our projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Project Quality Plan (PQP) across all project phases, ensuring compliance with client, statutory, and ISO standards.
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) from contractors and subcontractors for pipeline and associated infrastructure works.
• Conduct regular site technical inspections and audits across various activities, including trenchless and open-cut pipeline sections.
• Lead Non-Conformance Report (NCR) management: raising, investigating, tracking, and verifying closure with root cause analysis.
• Interface with design, construction, and commissioning teams to embed quality through design verification, construction monitoring, and system handover.
• Coordinate materials testing and third-party inspections, especially for pipe materials, welds, coatings, and civil foundations.
• Manage quality records to ensure traceability for weld maps, pressure testing, coating integrity, and mechanical completions.
• Support hydrostatic testing and commissioning, including punch-list development and performance monitoring.
• Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives throughout project delivery.

Job Description

The post holder will join an experienced, specialist infrastructure and major projects contractor with multiple projects in the North, capitalizing on their growing reputation and expanding client base. As compliance needs grow, a dedicated role focusing on Major Projects and Infrastructure has been identified.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Manager in large-scale infrastructure, pipeline, or energy projects.
• Proven experience in pipeline construction QA/QC, trenchless technologies, welding inspections, coating systems, and pressure testing.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification, capable of managing audit processes and maintaining quality systems.
• Understanding of relevant codes and standards such as ASME B31.8, BS 4515-1, API 1104, ISO 21809.
• Competent in reviewing and compiling quality documentation like ITPs, method statements, and quality dossiers.
• Familiarity with Civil Engineering QA processes, especially for access roads, AGI/BVS foundations, and reinstatement scopes.
• Strong experience managing subcontractor quality deliverables and resolving quality issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Welding inspection qualification (CSWIP), NDT (PCN), or mechanical engineering background is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Company car allowance
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• 26 days holiday allowance