Quality Engineer - Civils

Tech Search Solutions; Greatworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Search Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent role on HS2 in Greatworth, Northamptonshire. Salary £40,000–£50,000 plus package and subsistence. The position involves working on a major UK infrastructure project with an experienced delivery team.

You will carry out quality inspections, ensure works meet specifications, manage ITPs and NCRs, and support audits. Close collaboration with site teams and subcontractors will be essential to maintain quality records and drive high

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Engineer or similar in civil engineering.
• Background in heavy civil, infrastructure, highways or major construction projects.
• Good understanding of ITPs, NCRs and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections across civil engineering works.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with specifications, drawings and project requirements.
• Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality documentation.
• Identify, raise and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Work closely with engineers, site management and subcontractors.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Maintain quality records and assist with handover documentation.
• Help drive quality standards across the project.

Skills

Quality inspections

Quality management systems

Attention to detail

Site teamwork

Job description

Quality Engineer - HS2 - Greatworth

Location: Greatworth, Northamptonshire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Package + Subsistance
Job Type: Permanent

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join a major civil engineering contractor working on HS2 in the Greatworth area.

This is a cracking opportunity to get involved in one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, working alongside an experienced delivery team on some serious heavy civils and infrastructure works.

You'll be working closely with the site teams, making sure works are delivered to the required quality standards, with the right inspections, records and procedures in place.

The Role:

• Carry out quality inspections across civil engineering works.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with specifications, drawings and project requirements.
• Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality documentation.
• Identify, raise and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Work closely with engineers, site management and subcontractors.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Maintain quality records and assist with handover documentation.
• Help drive quality standards across the project.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within civil engineering.
• Background in heavy civils, infrastructure, highways or major construction projects.
• Good understanding of ITPs, NCRs and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Comfortable working with site teams and challenging issues when needed.

What's On Offer?

A permanent role on a major UK infrastructure project, competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging civil engineering works.

Competitive subsistence package available for candidates living more than 50 miles from the project, making this a great opportunity for engineers looking to work away from home.