Senior Civil Quality Engineer – Energy Infrastructure

First Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Quality Engineer to join a major energy infrastructure programme in Teesside. You will support the Project Quality Manager to ensure QA/QC activities meet the highest standards across civil, pipeline, and utility works.

The role involves audits, inspection planning, ITP coordination, and continuous improvement, with close collaboration to construction teams and suppliers to drive Right First Time outcomes.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification or demonstrable QA/Quality Mgmt experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Engineer/QA/QC/Inspection.
• Background in energy, oil & gas, petrochemical or major infra projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality principles.
• Experience reviewing inspection records and data books.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• CQI membership or equivalent professional body preferred.
• Experience with SV&O processes.
• Experience with ISO 19011 audits.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Quality Manager in meeting quality objectives.
• Monitor, verify, and report quality activities on site.
• Ensure works align with specs, plans, and standards.
• Act as focal point for quality and inspection with contractors.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits and reviews.
• Develop and implement project quality plans and inspection strategies.
• Coordinate inspection activities with ITPs.
• Carry out site-based quality surveillance and third-party inspection.
• Participate in supplier and contractor surveillance.
• Review quality docs, inspection records, and data books.
• Support completion and sign-off of quality docs.
• Contribute to data dossier review and approval.
• Promote quality culture across stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Inspection

ISO 9001

Audits

Documentation reviews

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Quality Engineer to join a major energy infrastructure programme in Teesside. You will support the Project Quality Manager to ensure QA/QC activities meet the highest standards across civil, pipeline, and utility works.

The role involves audits, inspection planning, ITP coordination, and continuous improvement, with close collaboration to construction teams and suppliers to drive Right First Time outcomes.