Site Quality Engineer

Network Plus; Tendring; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Armed Forces-friendly

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Network Plus Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Quality Engineer for South West Water, based at Peninsula House. You will implement and maintain QA/QC across site operations, working with Project Managers, Site Managers, construction teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered right first time.

You will oversee inspection plans, ensure documentation compliance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining quality records and supporting project handover.

Qualifications

• Experience in water, utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality management.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Knowledge of inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and verification processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to collaborate across design, construction and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project quality plans and inspection/test plans (ITPs).
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify compliance with specifications and standards.
• Maintain and review site standards.
• Review quality documentation, including inspection records, test certificates, material approvals, and as-built information.
• Ensure works meet contract requirements, client standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Identify quality issues, non-conformances, and support investigations.
• Coordinate quality inspections with site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor and maintain quality records to support handover.
• Review subcontractor quality documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Produce quality reports and KPI data.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Water/Utilities experience

Quality management

Drawing interpretation

Documentation control

Communication

MS Office / SharePoint

Education

HNC/HND/ Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Eng

SMSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Site Quality Engineer

Department: South West Water

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Peninsula House (South West Water HQ)

Reporting To: Nigel Butler

Compensation: GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000 / year

Description

As a Site Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality assurance and quality control processes across site operations. You will work closely with Project Manager, Site Managers, Construction Teams, Subcontractors, Document Controllers and Designers to ensure works are delivered right first time, ensuring quality records and standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of project quality plans and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, standards, and approved procedures.
• Maintain and review site standards.
• Review and verify quality documentation, including inspection records, test certificates, material approvals, and as-built information.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with contract requirements, client standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Identify quality issues, non-conformances, and trends, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate quality inspections with site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor and maintain quality records to support project handover.
• Review subcontractor quality documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Produce quality reports and KPI data.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement across project teams.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality management.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Knowledge of inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and verification processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively across design, construction, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Site Manager Training - SMSTS
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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