Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join us at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth where we are the preferred contractor to carry out heavy civil engineering construction in and around the Royal Navy dockyard.



In this role, you will work closely with Site Teams to ensure the effective implementation of Quality Management Systems and Contract requirements. You will also be responsible for compiling records that demonstrate the conformity of the works with these standards.



Due to the site being a high-security military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made - SC level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding a British passport can be considered for the role.

Your work environment

BAM operates a flexible working policy People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

Ensuring that an effective Quality Management System is being operated and maintained at all levels. Providing an independent channel of communication on quality, initiating necessary action to resolve deficiencies and ensuring satisfactory solutions have been achieved. Ensuring internal audits are undertaken in accordance with the Audit Schedule and that any adverse findings, including those raised by others, are closed out in a timely manner. Preparing, reviewing and evaluating Inspection & Test plans including those of sub-contractors. Aiding the delivery teams in ensuring timely progressive sign-off of the ITP's by attending weekly meetings with the Client. Ensuring the material approval process is maintained by the inspection of materials delivered, meeting project requirements and all appropriate certification is obtained and tracked. Reviewing Lifetime Quality Records throughout the progression of the works and supporting timely submission of handover packages. Providing guidance and assistance on Quality matters. Providing site training/mentoring on the requirements of the Quality Management Systems. Encouraging feedback from all employees and sub-contractors on possible areas of improvement and investigating the benefit of any employee recommendations regarding Quality matters. Evaluating Non-conformances to identify any apparent trends and providing timely reports on NCR status and trends to the Project Manager and the company Q&E Manager. Encouraging the philosophy of Continuous Improvement.

Who are we looking for?

Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering, Quality, Construction-related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng) CSCS - White PQP/AQP

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development


BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.


Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.


Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com



BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.