Quality Engineer - Major Projects

Do you want to work for a company that will support you to grow and progress in your career? Where you feel like you belong? This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that offers clear career paths, excellent training and development, and a supportive team environment. We also offer competitive salaries and benefits. Come and join us today!

We are looking for talented and enthusiastic Quality Engineers to work on the Old Oak Common Station and support the project team, supply chain and others to manage quality assurance.

• Support the development, documentation and ongoing maintenance of the Quality (& Construction Assurance) Plan (supporting the QACH Manager and other team members) to meet relevant requirements (including ISO 9001) and associated procedures.
• Incorporate specific, relevant, and comprehensive subcontract requirements relevant to quality and construction assurance into each tender package under the supervision of the Quality Manager and QACH Manager.
• Work with the project team to ensure requirements have been met and authorisation can be given for works to commence on the required date.
• Collaborate with the Project Team, suppliers, and other interested parties to carry out and maintain the system of progressive assurance for the work, including benchmarking, site inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure relevant audits are undertaken and reports issued in a timely manner.
• Initiate detailed investigations of quality incidents to determine the facts and root cause(s), including the issuance of a corresponding report and recommendations.
• Support the project team in dealing with external auditing governing bodies to maintain relevant certifications.

• Practical experience in quality assurance within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of the sector and experience within a project-based organization.
• Ability to build strong relationships with the project team members, suppliers, client representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge and experience relevant to the works area.
• Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts (including design / manufacturers’ information).
• Can communicate effectively orally and written and influence others including senior management.
• Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com