Job Description

About The Role
JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer
REPORTING TO: Quality Manager
DIVISION: Civil Engineering
LOCATION: Didcot, Oxfordshire
CONTRACT: Permanent
BENEFITS: Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance + more
Job Summary
We are seeking a number of proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineers to support the delivery of a multimillion pound project in Didcot. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of quality processes and help maintain a culture of excellence across all project phases.

The Quality Engineer shall;

• Implement the QA/QC management system at site
• Coordinate with quality inspections with all the site sub-contractors and vendors coordinate all non-destructive testing on site.
• Coordinate with the client's representative on all quality matters
• Distribute relevant QA/QC documentation to site subcontractors
• Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards
• Participate in the site internal and external site audits
• Ensure all quality control documentation is compiled and competed for as-built hand over to client
• Control all non-conformance reports and undertake remedial action
• Compete site quality control instructions and action remedial responses
• Monitor the implementation of the approved site QC Plan
• Complete and coordinate the approval of the site's QC technical submittals to the customer
• Coordinate with the site construction manager on all quality issues
• Coordinate and chair the QA/QC site weekly meetings with the projects subcontractor's QC personnel
• Elaborating inspection and test programme
• Assure all technical documents relative to site quality control are current.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Quality Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Personal Specification
Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a quality-related role within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Experience with quality audits (internal and external).
• Familiarity with construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software/tools.

Desirable

• Hold relevant & recognised Quality Management qualifications
• Membership of a professional body
• Experience working on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Our commitment
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:
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Phone: 07384 916355
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:
Email:
Phone: 07384 916355
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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