Quality Engineer

Description:

Are you a proven Quality Engineer with a track record of delivering right first-time outcomes in a highly regulated, high-integrity environment?

Do you have extensive experience implementing ISO 9001:2015, leading audits, and driving supplier quality across complex project delivery and site activities?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of quality assurance and quality control on a high-profile, safety-critical programme—working closely with stakeholders on site, influencing the supply chain, and ensuring standards are met without compromise. If you’re looking for genuine impact and technical challenge, read on and apply now.

The Opportunity

Join a major public-sector infrastructure organisation with a clear transformation vision: to deliver a better estate, a better service and a better business. The culture is mission-driven, focused on professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement—where learning from experience is actively captured and embedded to strengthen future delivery. You’ll work within an established programme environment with strong governance, high standards, and the chance to influence quality across a critical national capability, without the bureaucracy getting in the way of doing the job properly.

The Role

As Quality Engineer, you will provide QA/QC support and expertise to a project team delivering critical works in a highly controlled operational environment. You will establish a strong on-site quality presence, build effective working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and ensure client quality requirements are clearly flowed down and evidenced through robust records and verification.

Typical activities will include:

Supporting project management and functional leads to implement the required project procedures, processes and plans
Reviewing enquiry, tender and contract documentation (including ITPs, Quality Plans and specifications) to assure compliance with client and contractual quality requirements
Attending site regularly to plan and manage inspections and surveillance of supplier QA/QC activities (hybrid: 3 days on site/office, 2 days from home)
Conducting internal quality and supplier audits/health checks, identifying non-conformance and driving improvement actions
Monitoring quality performance against agreed KPIs/criteria and escalating areas of concern appropriately
Overseeing product verification activities, including surveillance of manufacturing/installation, FAT/SAT, and release inspections
Capturing and tracking quality-related risks and opportunities, NCRs and defect notifications
Leading quality investigations, root cause analysis, and supplier escalation/intervention where required
Defining Lifetime Quality Records content and coordinating collation, review and approval of final documentation packs
Liaising proactively with third parties and Government Quality Assurance Representatives (GQAR) as requiredYou will have the following qualifications & experience

Proven ability to understand, implement and assure quality management systems aligned to ISO 9001:2015
Extensive experience in quality engineering delivery within a highly regulated/high-integrity industry (e.g., defence, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace, pharmaceutical)
Demonstrable experience delivering quality engineering across multiple projects and domains
Proficient IT capability across Word, Excel, SharePoint and wider Microsoft tools
Strong report writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
SC clearance (or the ability to obtain SC prior to starting)
Industry-recognised auditor qualification (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor)
Relevant engineering qualification at HNC level (Level 4+) or equivalent proven experienceDesirable:

Understanding of naval base environments, nuclear compliance/legislation, and MoD quality requirements (e.g., AQAP 2110/2105)
Associated professional membership (e.g., CQI/IRCA)
NDE/NDT qualification (e.g., PCN/CSWIP)
Experience supporting refurbishment works, fixed cranes, ECI, or mechanical and electrical servicesIf this sounds like you, apply now or get in touch to discuss the role in confidence with (url removed)

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

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