Quality Engineer | Main Contractor | Oxford

SSA Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Engineer for a major infrastructure project in Didcot. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and perform site inspections. Key responsibilities include managing Quality Management Systems and liaising with stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary, long-term opportunity, and a supportive team environment with career progression. A relevant construction qualification and CSCS card are required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term opportunity

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction specifications and QA/QC processes.
• Experience managing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), non-conformances, and quality records.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project Quality Management System.
• Prepare, review and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure works comply with specifications, drawings, and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Methodical approach

Education

Degree in construction or related field

Job description

Quality Engineer - Main Contractor - Didcot, Oxford

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering a wide range of complex projects across highways, structures, drainage and public realm works. The business is known for its strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement, and for providing long‑term career opportunities within a supportive and professional environment.

About the Role

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Our client is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in the Didcot area. The role will work closely with the project, engineering and site teams to ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications, quality standards and client requirements across a range of civil engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project Quality Management System
• Prepare, review and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Ensure works comply with specifications, drawings, standards and contract requirements
• Carry out site inspections and audits across civils, structures and drainage works
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and support corrective actions where required
• Review and manage quality documentation, records and handover packs
• Identify non‑conformances and support investigation and close‑out actions
• Support the engineering and site teams with technical and quality‑related queries
• Promote a right‑first‑time culture and continuous improvement across site
• Liaise with clients, designers and third‑party inspectors as required

Requirements

• Experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Background in civils, structures, drainage or general infrastructure works
• Strong understanding of construction specifications, quality standards and QA/QC processes
• Experience producing and managing ITPs, NCRs and quality records
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
• Confident communicator able to work across site teams and stakeholders
• or construction qualification preferred
• CSCS card required

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long‑term opportunity on a major infrastructure project
• Exposure to a wide variety of civil engineering disciplines
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and progression