Quality Engineer

Costain Group PLC

. Ensure effective performance of all quality activities against project specifications, standards, and compliance requirements .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBury • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management within construction projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and effective communication with clients and project teams. Capable of conducting inspections, managing quality documentation, and leading quality assurance initiatives.

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Quality ManagementISO 9001:2015 KnowledgeConstruction Industry ExperienceInternal Auditor QualificationMultidisciplinary Works Experience

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceMaterial Approval ProcessInspection and Testing ProceduresRoot-Cause AnalysisQuality Documentation ManagementContract ManagementRisk Assessment and ManagementNon-Conformance IdentificationClient Handover DocumentationHealth and Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Internal Auditor Qualification ISO 9001:2015Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute

Industry Keywords

ConstructionHighwaysWater IndustryMulti-Site ConstructionQuality Risk ReductionEngineering Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure effective performance of all quality activities against project specifications, standards, and compliance requirements
Maintain good working relationships with the Client and project personnel
Implement and maintain the Contract Management and Quality Plan, policies, and procedures
Ensure materials incorporated into the works comply with specifications and support the Material Approval process
Attend Quality Risk Reduction meetings and contribute to RAMS creation
Oversee ITP creation and ensure inspection and hold points are identified
Liaise with the Construction Team on Technical Queries and design changes
Promote Right First Time delivery and positive quality and Health and Safety cultures
Review and approve supply-chain Quality Documentation
Support construction engineers in creating and maintaining quality documentation
Undertake inspections, attend hold points, and monitor quality and compliance during day-to-day project operations
Ensure required materials testing is completed
Identify non-conformances and defects, contributing to root-cause analysis, resolution, and prevention
Assist with audits of on-site works and potentially off-site fabrication facilities
Liaise with the Client and arrange client witness points
Report to the Quality Manager/Lead and contribute to regular Quality meetings
Identify issues, raise quality observations and hazards, and assist with resolution
Lead collation and compilation of Client handover documentation
Support delivery of the £240m Simister Island M60/M62/M66 interchange improvement project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a quality-related role or in the construction industry, specifically highways
Previous experience in multi-site construction works
Experience in multidisciplinary works
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
Organized individual with good communication skills
Internal Auditor qualification ISO 9001:2015 (desirable)
Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (desirable)
Engineering qualification or relevant experience and knowledge of design and engineering methodologies (desirable)
Knowledge of working within the water industry (desirable)
Driving required
Must be able to work in or commute to Greater Manchester/Bury, United Kingdom

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment option
Fixed term contract option
Hybrid working arrangement
Disability Confident employer commitment