Senior Quality Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality across a high-profile civil engineering and rail infrastructure project in Leyton, London. You will drive a strong quality culture, work with project teams and subcontractors, and ensure delivery to the highest standards.

Experience in London Underground, TfL or National Rail environments is highly beneficial, and you will help shape quality outcomes for current and future works within a major programme.

Qualifications

• This role requires a strong background in quality management on civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems and ITPs is essential.
• Proven ability to manage NCRs, audits and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting London Underground, TfL or National Rail projects is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote project quality standards, processes and procedures.
• Carry out quality inspections and site-based quality assurance activities.
• Support the implementation and management of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring prompt investigation, resolution and close-out.
• Conduct internal quality and systems audits.
• Support subcontractors and supply chain partners in meeting quality requirements.
• Respond to client quality queries and provide technical guidance where required.
• Champion a 'right first time' and defect-free culture across the project.
• Support document control activities and maintain accurate quality records.
• Lead or contribute to root cause investigations and corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to project teams on quality processes and standards.
• Assist with project handover activities and the completion of quality documentation.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

NCR management

Internal auditing

Document control

Stakeholder communication

Quality systems knowledge

Inspection & Test Plans

Lean Six Sigma

Project quality liaison

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

CQI Quality Practitioner

CQI Diploma in Quality Management

IRCA ISO 9001 Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Auditor Training

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join a high-profile project in Leyton, London, with the added opportunity to support two further projects already in the pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering quality excellence across complex civil engineering and rail infrastructure works, while developing your career within a long-term programme of work. Experience gained within London Underground, TfL or National Rail environments would be highly beneficial.

The Opportunity

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will help drive a strong quality culture across the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients, you'll be a key point of contact for all quality-related matters, influencing best practice and supporting successful project delivery from start to finish.

This role offers the chance to work on challenging and rewarding infrastructure projects where your expertise will directly contribute to achieving quality objectives, meeting client expectations and delivering right-first-time outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and promote project quality standards, processes and procedures.
• Carry out quality inspections and site-based quality assurance activities.
• Support the implementation and management of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring prompt investigation, resolution and close-out.
• Conduct internal quality and systems audits.
• Support subcontractors and supply chain partners in meeting quality requirements.
• Respond to client quality queries and provide technical guidance where required.
• Champion a "right first time" and defect-free culture across the project.
• Support document control activities and maintain accurate quality records.
• Lead or contribute to root cause investigations and corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to project teams on quality processes and standards.
• Assist with project handover activities and the completion of quality documentation.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and detail-focused quality professional who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders. You’ll be confident promoting best practice, identifying opportunities for improvement and helping to drive high standards across complex engineering projects.

Essential Qualifications

You’ll hold an HNC, HND or Degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Or another relevant engineering discipline
• Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, rail or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience developing and managing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Knowledge of NCR management and corrective action processes.
• Experience carrying out Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Strong document control and records management capabilities.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working on London Underground, TfL or National Rail projects.
• CQI Quality Practitioner (PCQI).
• CQI Diploma in Quality Management.
• IRCA ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification.
• ISO 14001 Auditor Training.
• ISO 45001 Auditor Training.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure programme with a healthy pipeline of future work, offering long-term career stability, exposure to complex engineering projects and the chance to make a tangible impact on project success. If you're passionate about quality, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional standards, we'd love to hear from you.