Senior Quality Engineer

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in the UK is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance their career. The role involves ensuring project quality across various infrastructure projects while managing the Quality Management System. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers significant opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% matched pension

Health insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving quality improvements.
• Experience with internal auditing.
• Ability to manage Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project quality aligns with design specifications.
• Manage Quality Management System.
• Guide subcontractors in quality plans and ITPs.

Skills

Internal Auditor Qualification in ISO9001

Performance improvements

Understanding of engineering documentation

Root cause analysis techniques

Willingness to work unsociable hours

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Tonbridge

Salary: c�50,000 + Company car or Car allowance

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to advance their career. The role involves joining a Tier 1 Contractor working on infrastructure projects within the local region.

Our client is a recognized leader in engineering services across highways, water, rail, and aviation sectors, known for professionalism and innovation. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure project excellence.

The Opportunity:

You will work on high-profile rail projects across the Southern Region, reporting to the Quality Manager. Your responsibilities include ensuring project quality aligns with design specifications, managing the Quality Management System, and guiding subcontractors in developing quality plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

This role involves approximately 50% travel to various sites across Kent to West Sussex for audits, inspections, and meetings. Weekend work may be required, with overtime compensation accordingly.

Package:

The package includes up to �50,000 basic salary, a company car or car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5% matched pension, health insurance, life assurance, and flexible benefits.

This position offers long-term career progression with a clear succession plan within the company.

About You:

Candidates from sectors other than rail, such as highways, energy, water, or construction, are encouraged to apply. Your role will involve implementing quality improvement measures, producing reports, promoting continuous improvement, and managing NCRs. Internal auditing experience is essential.

Requirements include:

• Internal Auditor Qualification in ISO9001 (Lead Auditor preferred)
• Experience driving performance improvements in engineering or construction organizations
• Understanding of engineering documentation (test plans, drawings)
• Experience with root cause analysis techniques
• Willingness to work unsociable hours and undertake site visits

Next Steps:

Apply directly or email your CV to [e-mail]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview via telephone or video call.

Ganymede is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates.