Quality Engineer

Millbank; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the implementation and continuous improvement of quality management systems on major construction and SMR projects. You will ensure regulatory compliance, project specifications and quality objectives are met, collaborating with project teams, clients and suppliers.

Role involves audits, ITP development, non-conformance handling and effective document control to ensure successful project delivery in a challenging engineering

Qualifications

• Experience with civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication, documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience conducting audits and managing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and improve project quality management systems.
• Provide guidance on quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Support development and review of ITPs.
• Conduct internal, external and supplier audits and close corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare quality reports and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure quality records and project handover documentation.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Auditing

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you have experience working within civil engineering or construction projects, with an understanding of construction methods and site engineering processes? Are you experienced in implementing and maintaining quality management systems, carrying out audits and working to ISO 9001 standards?

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the implementation, management and continuous improvement of quality management systems on major construction and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects. Working closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors, you will ensure quality standards, regulatory requirements and project specifications are achieved, supporting the safe and successful delivery of complex engineering projects.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Implement, maintain and improve project quality management systems.
• Provide guidance on quality standards, assurance processes and compliance requirements.
• Support the development and review of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct internal, external and supplier audits, monitoring corrective actions through to completion.
• Manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare quality reports and monitor project performance against KPIs.
• Ensure effective document control, quality records and project handover documentation.
• Promote quality awareness and best practice across project teams.
• Support compliance with relevant nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements and project-specific quality procedures.
• Ensure appropriate quality assurance, inspection, testing and traceability processes are maintained throughout project delivery.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Experience working within civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering methodologies.
• Strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Experience undertaking audits and managing corrective actions.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence teams at all levels.

It's great if you also have the following

• Previous experience working on nuclear, energy or Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects.
• Experience working on nuclear, energy or Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects.
• Understanding of nuclear quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Degree, HNC or HND in an engineering or construction-related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.