Site Quality Engineer
Summary
A site-based quality role in Exeter: the engineer implements and maintains quality assurance/quality control processes across infrastructure construction site operations, conducting inspections and audits, reviewing quality documentation, and coordinating with project teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered right first time.
- Support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of project quality plans and inspection test plans (ITPs).
- Conduct site inspections and audits to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, standards, and approved procedures.
- Maintain and review site standards.
- Review and verify quality documentation, including inspection records, test certificates, material approvals, and as-built information.
- Ensure works are completed in accordance with contract requirements, client standards, and regulatory obligations.
- Identify quality issues, non-conformances, and trends, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
- Coordinate quality inspections with site teams and subcontractors.
- Monitor and maintain quality records to support project handover.
- Review subcontractor quality documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Produce quality reports and KPI data.
- Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement across project teams.
- Previous experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of construction quality management.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
- Knowledge of inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and verification processes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively across design, construction, and commissioning teams.
Qualifications
- HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Site Manager Training - SMSTS
- Full UK Driving Licence.