About the role
At Balfour Beatty, we're delivering some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure projects. We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support the successful delivery of HVAC and mechanical works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and right first time. Based within a highly regulated environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving quality standards on major projects.
As a Quality Engineer, you will oversee and maintain quality procedures and records in line with project requirements, supporting the Quality Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory and client requirements. You will be instrumental in promoting a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across the project lifecycle.
- Implement and maintain quality systems in accordance with the Business Management System (BMS), including QA/QC procedures, document control and risk management.
- Produce Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and maintain project Quality Plans.
- Manage quality records and ensure documentation is maintained accurately and efficiently.
- Support delivery teams to achieve a "Right First Time" approach and client specification compliance.
- Monitor and update quality schedules in line with project delivery programmes. Support audits, inspections and certification activities, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Produce quality reports and performance metrics to support project and business objectives.
- Assist with training, coaching and developing quality awareness across construction teams.
- Utilise platforms including BIM360, SharePoint and Ffenics to support project delivery.
Who we're looking for
- Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline.
- Experience in quality assurance within the mechanical or nuclear industry.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and quality assurance principles.
- Experience developing and monitoring quality management frameworks and KPIs.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to build effective relationships with project teams, stakeholders and senior management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain the required security clearances.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
Why work for us
At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can develop their skills, build rewarding careers and contribute to industry-leading projects. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment that prioritises safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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: [email protected].
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Job Reference: BBUK20838
