Quality Engineer – Civil Infra (Car Allowance)

ECS Resource Group; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

ECS Resource Group is recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project based in Friston, Suffolk. You will work with the Quality Manager and site teams to implement QMS ISO 9001, develop ITPs, manage NCRs, conduct audits, and promote right-first-time quality throughout the project lifecycle.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary (£41k-£50k) with a £4,500 car allowance or company car and opportunities to develop professional quality

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, construction, infrastructure, rail or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Experience managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of internal auditing procedures and quality assurance practices.
• Experience maintaining quality documentation, inspection records and document control systems.
• Strong communication skills with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, compliance and defect prevention.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of project Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Develop, review and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) across construction activities.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support audits of subcontractors, design partners and supply chain organisations.
• Review subcontractor quality documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.
• Manage and monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including root cause analysis, corrective actions and close-out.
• Support snagging inspections, quality inspections and defect prevention initiatives.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection documentation and project handover information.
• Work closely with site teams to communicate quality requirements and resolve compliance issues.
• Deliver quality awareness briefings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project sustainability objectives and carbon reduction requirements.

Skills

Quality Engineer

Quality Coordinator

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

ITPs

NCRs

Root Cause Analysis

Internal Auditing

Quality Documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Other relevant engineering discipline

Job description

ECS Resource Group is recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project based in Friston, Suffolk. You will work with the Quality Manager and site teams to implement QMS ISO 9001, develop ITPs, manage NCRs, conduct audits, and promote right-first-time quality throughout the project lifecycle.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary (£41k-£50k) with a £4,500 car allowance or company car and opportunities to develop professional quality