Quality Engineer: Handover & Completions Lead

CarmichaelUK; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Quality Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in Suffolk on a permanent basis. You will report to the Section Quality Manager and implement the quality and completions strategy during the construction phase to enable progressive handover of structures.

The role focuses on QA documentation, handover packs, and liaising with client representatives. A driving licence is required and the candidate should be adept at working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Competent Quality Engineer with experience in document quality control and assurance.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic team.
• Knowledge of QA handover best practices and interventions.
• Experience using digital systems to support completions record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Collate information to prepare handover packs and L3 certification.
• Implement quality, technical assurance and completions requirements with delivery teams.
• Support construction phase QA and completions activities for timely handover.
• Build relationships with client reps and internal stakeholders.
• Use IT systems to manage quality documentation and records.
• Coordinate with delivery teams on inspection and test plans and Work Packages.
• Promote the Business Management System benefits.
• Assist the Section Quality & Completions Manager.

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation control

Stakeholder management

Digital systems

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

Document control software

Job description

Carmichael are seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis to work in Suffolk on a major infrastructure project.

Reporting to the Section Quality Manager, you will work in a team for your sector; to implement the quality and completions strategy throughout the construction phase ensuring documentation is collated to enable progressive handover of structures to facilitate project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the process of collation of information to prepare for handing over competed documentation in line with Technical Certification Management Plan to gain L3 certification for Single Assurance Packs following procedures for handover and completion
• Understand and implement quality, technical assurance and completions requirements, working closely with the construction delivery teams to balance these against programme constraints and effective methods of delivery.
• Support the delivery of all section related, construction phase quality, assurance and completions related activities to ensure the timely handover of project assets.
• Develop and utilise relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders to deliver all construction related aspects of quality and assurance.
• Use relevant IT systems to manage all relevant quality and completions documentation and records.
• Work collaboratively with the delivery teams to plan for product realisation through inspection and Test plans, Work Package plans, etc.
• Communicate the benefits and knowledge of the Business Management System.
• Actively support the Section Quality & Completions Manager.

About The Candidate:

• Competent Quality Engineer with proven experience in successfully implementing document quality control and assurance requirements and interventions (preferably in the construction or other regulated sector).
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, dynamic team.
• Very good knowledge and practical application of quality assurance or handover best practice strategies and interventions.
• Experience of using digital systems to support quality of the completions record keeping for projects.
• Flexible approach to managing, prioritising and delivering to deadlines in a demanding environment
• Good organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development
• You must hold a driving license