Quality Engineer – Secure Infrastructure Compliance

CarmichaelUK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a long-term position in Plymouth at a Royal Navy site. You will implement quality management processes, conduct audits, manage material approval, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should hold a qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction and have relevant experience in quality roles within infrastructure. SC-level security clearance is required. This position offers a full-time contract with 42.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality roles within construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, audits, and progressive assurance.
• Ability to work within high-security, highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Quality Management System is implemented effectively across the project.
• Complete internal audits in line with the Audit Schedule and close out findings promptly.
• Manage the material approval process and verify delivered materials meet project requirements.

Skills

Quality management processes

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Quality systems

Education

Academic qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction

Tools

CSCS White PQP/AQP certification

Job description

Quality Engineer – Plymouth (Devonport Royal Dockyard)

Contract: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week (08:00–17:00)
Recruiting via Carmichael UK

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major infrastructure redevelopment programme at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is an excellent long-term opportunity to support the delivery of complex works within a live MOD facility.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will support project delivery teams by ensuring that robust quality management processes are embedded, maintained, and continuously improved throughout the project lifecycle.

You will act as a key point of independent quality assurance across site activities, supporting progressive handover, maintaining compliance, and ensuring that work meets strict regulatory, technical, and client standards.

Please note:
This role requires SC-level security clearance. Candidates must:

• Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
• Have lived in the UK for the past 5 years
  Security checks may take up to 8 weeks to process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the Quality Management System is implemented effectively across the project
• Providing independent communication on quality issues and ensuring appropriate resolutions
• Completing internal audits in line with the Audit Schedule and closing out findings promptly
• Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating Inspection & Test Plans (including subcontractor ITPs)
• Supporting progressive sign-off of ITPs and attending weekly client meetings
• Managing the material approval process and verifying delivered materials meet project requirements
• Reviewing Lifetime Quality Records and supporting timely handover documentation
• Offering guidance, support, and mentoring on quality standards and processes
• Delivering training on Quality Management System requirements
• Encouraging and investigating feedback and improvement recommendations
• Monitoring and reporting on NCR trends to Project and Quality Leadership
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the project

What We’re Looking For

• Academic qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
• CSCS White PQP/AQP
• Experience in quality roles within construction or infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of quality systems, audits, and progressive assurance
• Ability to work within high-security, highly regulated environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Apply Now

If you are a Quality Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Carmichael UK.