Quality Engineer/Advisor - Aldeburgh

BALFOUR BEATTY; Aldeburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure projects is seeking a Quality Advisor / Engineer to ensure compliance and quality excellence on major projects. The role involves developing quality plans, monitoring compliance, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high standards.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in quality roles within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9000 terminology and quality management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of quality plans and assurance systems.
• Monitor compliance with procedures and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Influencing abilities

Education

Level 4+ qualification in Quality, Construction, or PCQI

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

About the role

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a high-performing team and play a key role in delivering a complex project that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

What you'll be doing

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Quality Advisor / Engineer, you'll work alongside project leadership, design, construction, and supply chain teams to:

• 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 closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, consultants, and accreditation bodies
• Help deliver handover documentation and quality deliverables in line with customer expectations
• Provide guidance to project and supply chain teams, promote continuous improvement, and contribute to a quality-driven culture
• Support audits, investigations, reporting, and the integration of digital tools across the project lifecycle

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Relevant experience in quality, operational, or technical roles within the construction or infrastructure sectors
• Level 4+ qualification in Quality, Construction, or PCQI
• Solid understanding of ISO 9000 terminology and quality management principles
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and comfortable using digital assurance systems

Desirable:

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

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/