Site Quality Engineer - Water Infrastructure QA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Armed Forces-friendly

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

South West Water is seeking a Site Quality Engineer to implement and maintain QA/QC processes across site operations at Peninsula House, HQ. You will collaborate with Project Manager, Site Managers, construction teams, subcontractors, document controllers and designers to ensure works are delivered right first time.

The role focuses on developing quality plans, running inspections, managing documentation, and producing KPI data to support handover.

Qualifications

• Experience in water, utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality management.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications and technical standards.
• Knowledge of inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and verification processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of project quality plans and ITPs.
• Conduct site inspections and audits for compliance with specs and procedures.
• Maintain and review site quality standards.
• Review quality documents, test certificates, and material approvals.
• Ensure works meet contract, client standards and regulatory obligations.
• Identify quality issues, non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections with site teams and subcontractors.
• Maintain quality records to support handover.
• Review subcontractor quality documentation for compliance.
• Produce quality reports and KPI data.
• Promote culture of quality excellence across teams.

Skills

Quality management

Drawing interpretation

Inspection & ITPs

Documentation

Communication

MS Office/SharePoint

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Eng degree or equivalent

SMSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

South West Water is seeking a Site Quality Engineer to implement and maintain QA/QC processes across site operations at Peninsula House, HQ. You will collaborate with Project Manager, Site Managers, construction teams, subcontractors, document controllers and designers to ensure works are delivered right first time.

The role focuses on developing quality plans, running inspections, managing documentation, and producing KPI data to support handover.