Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer - Rail & Infrastructure Location: London and UK-wide project locations Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum Sector: Tier 1 Construction Contractor | Rail | Infrastructure Employment: Permanent The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor delivering major projects across the rail, infrastructure and wider construction sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong portfolio of infrastructure projects across London and the wider UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across multiple construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, technical specifications, industry standards and client expectations.

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering Teams and subcontractors, you will be responsible for implementing quality assurance processes, conducting site inspections, managing quality documentation and driving continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain project Quality Management Systems in accordance with company procedures and ISO 9001 requirements. Develop, review and implement Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection and Test Records.

Undertake regular site inspections and quality audits across construction, rail and infrastructure projects. Ensure construction activities are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards and contractual requirements.

Monitor subcontractor and supply chain quality performance, ensuring compliance with project quality requirements. Identify, record and manage non-conformances (NCRs), ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented and closed out.

Review and approve quality documentation, inspection records, test certificates and handover information. Work closely with site management and engineering teams to resolve quality-related issues and prevent defects. Coordinate quality audits, inspections and assurance activities with clients, consultants and external stakeholders.

Ensure materials, workmanship and completed installations meet the required technical and quality standards. Support the preparation and compilation of project quality handover documentation and O&M information. Promote a proactive quality culture across project teams and subcontractors.

Provide regular quality reports, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Essential Experience & Qualifications Previous experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer or Quality Manager within construction, rail or infrastructure. Experience working for a Tier 1 ...

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