Quality Engineer - Civil Infrastructure Projects

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerStevin is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to support major civil engineering projects from their Devonport site.You will promote quality, compliance and continuous improvement, conducting audits and site engagements to ensure right-first-time delivery.

You will implement project quality plans, ITPs, and client requirements, working closely with project teams to monitor performance and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer/QA role within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, or major projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, auditing, and ITPs.
• Experience managing non-conformances and QA activities.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned quality audits, inspections, and Quality Ripple visits across live projects.
• Provide assurance that works comply with VolkerStevin management systems, client specifications, project quality plans, and ITPs.
• Support site teams in the effective use of quality documentation, inspections, and verification processes.
• Monitor and report on quality performance, trends, non-conformances, and audit findings.
• Assist with project handover documentation and quality records.
• Promote best practice, lessons learned, and continual improvement initiatives.
• Support investigations into quality non-conformances and significant quality incidents.
• Carry out root cause analysis and help implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Champion the Delivering with Certainty approach by encouraging effective planning, risk management, and learning from experience.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

CQI Associate membership

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

Job description

VolkerStevin is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to support major civil engineering projects from their Devonport site.You will promote quality, compliance and continuous improvement, conducting audits and site engagements to ensure right-first-time delivery.

You will implement project quality plans, ITPs, and client requirements, working closely with project teams to monitor performance and drive corrective actions.