Quality Assurance jobs in United Kingdom

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

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• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

As a Technical Assurance Coordinator, you will operate within a project environment, supporting the project team in the production, coordination, and submission of Quality Assurance deliverables. The role involves coordinating, monitoring, and supporting quality activities in line with Project Works and Site Information (W&SI) and Management Systems, ensuring that outputs meet agreed time, quality, budget, and health and safety objectives. You will ensure that Quality Assurance processes are robust, proportionate, and consistently applied.

• Support the project team in coordinating Assurance, maintaining, recording, and registering all site quality documentation to ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements
• Promote the identification, reporting, and management of non-conformances
• Provide input and support to project reporting systems, including BIM2Field, Yellow Jacket, and other relevant platforms
• Monitor compliance with established management controls and ensure they are consistently followed
• Maintain visibility, traceability, and integrity of documented quality evidence throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide quality guidance, direction, and coaching to operational teams to enhance understanding and application of the Quality Management System
• Gather feedback and performance data from project teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively promote a positive and proactive quality culture across the project
• Support the business in achieving compliance with ISO 9001 standards and contractual quality requirements
• Champion the “Quality – Right First Time” initiative, driving best practice and continuous improvement
• Take a proactive role in Quality Assurance deliverable planning, ensuring all quality hold points are identified, mapped, and clearly communicated
• Work closely with the Technical Assurance Manager to achieve progressive assurance throughout the construction phase and into commissioning and handover
• Assist in compiling commissioning and handover documentation in line with project, Utility Company, and contractual requirements

• Previous experience in a similar Quality Coordinator or Quality Assurance role
• Demonstrable experience in delivering service and process improvements
• Practical experience in implementing and supporting Quality Control processes
• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
• Strong interpersonal, organisation, communication, and time management skills with a strategic and analytical approach
• Confident in presenting data insights clearly and effectively, both verbally and through visual formats
• Proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-management skills

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk