Quality Engineer

Join Our Team as a Quality Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative and supportive environment? We are seeking a passionate Quality Engineer to join our Royal Navy Redevelopment team based in Plymouth. This is your chance to contribute to an exciting infrastructure project at a prestigious Royal Navy site!

Location & Working Hours

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role. Due to the high-security nature of the site, candidates must hold a British Passport and will need to undergo SC level security clearance, which can take up to 8 weeks to process.

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer, you will be an integral part of our Quality Management team, ensuring the highest standards throughout the project lifecycle. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and maintaining an effective Quality Management System across all project levels.
• Conducting internal audits and ensuring timely resolution of any findings.
• Reviewing Inspection and Test Plans and supporting progressive sign-off through client engagement.
• Managing the material approval process and ensuring appropriate certification is obtained.
• Providing guidance, training, and mentoring to site teams on quality matters.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng).
• You have experience working with Quality Management Systems and understand their practical application.
• You’re an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams.
• You’re detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You hold or can obtain a CSCS White PQP/AQP card and SC level security clearance (British passport holders only).

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to continuous improvement in our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which is conducted by the UK Security Vetting agency. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!