Quality Engineer/Advisor

Balfour Beatty; Aldeburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Quality Advisor / Engineer to ensure compliance and quality excellence on major infrastructure projects. This role involves developing quality plans, monitoring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Join a high-performing team dedicated to delivering impactful projects that benefit communities.

Benefits

Flexible working options, including up to 40% remote work

25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)

Family-friendly policies, including extended maternity/paternity leave

Pension and share schemes

Volunteering leave and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, operational, or technical roles within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of ISO 9000 terminology and quality management principles.
• Proficiency in digital assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of quality plans and inspection strategies.
• Monitor compliance with procedures and external accreditations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Education

Level 4+ qualification in Quality, Construction, or PCQI

Job description

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we deliver essential infrastructure projects that shape the world around us. We are currently recruiting a Quality Advisor / Engineer to support one of our major projects, ensuring compliance, assurance, and quality excellence.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team and play a key role in delivering a complex project that benefits communities.

What you'll be doing

• Support the development and implementation of quality plans, inspection and test strategies, and digital assurance systems
• Monitor and verify compliance with Balfour Beatty procedures, external accreditations, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, consultants, and accreditation bodies
• Assist in delivering handover documentation and quality deliverables aligned with customer expectations
• Provide guidance to project and supply chain teams, promote continuous improvement, and foster a quality-driven culture
• Support audits, investigations, reporting, and the integration of digital tools throughout the project lifecycle

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Experience in quality, operational, or technical roles within construction or infrastructure sectors
• Level 4+ qualification in Quality, Construction, or PCQI
• Understanding of ISO 9000 terminology and quality management principles
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and proactive mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and digital assurance systems

Desirable:

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Experience with digital assurance systems or electronic forms
• Knowledge of nuclear or similarly regulated industries
• Background in construction site management or operations

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Why join us?

Contributing to meaningful projects is rewarding, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options, including up to 40% remote work
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Family-friendly policies, including extended maternity/paternity leave
• Pension, share schemes, volunteering leave, and recognition programs

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is a leading UK geo-technical contractor, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions for various sectors, supporting infrastructure and building projects from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success. Our initiatives aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more at our website. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. We have committed to Black Inclusion initiatives and are recognized as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence. We actively encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions, offering interviews to those meeting minimum role requirements. More info at Disability Confident. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. Feedback is welcome at [e-mail].