Job Description:

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: London, Leyton

Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to play a key role on major infrastructure projects in London?

Our client, Taylor Woodrow, a leading infrastructure and civil engineering specialist, is seeking a talented Senior Quality Engineer to join its growing project team, initially supporting a flagship project in Leyton, London, with future opportunities across major infrastructure and transportation schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor delivering complex engineering projects, where quality, safety and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring works are delivered in line with client requirements, industry standards and company procedures.

Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you will champion a culture of quality excellence, driving continuous improvement and ensuring right-first-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and quality control activities across the project.
• Maintain and improve project quality management systems and procedures.
• Manage inspections, audits, quality documentation and project records.
• Lead the investigation and close-out of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct internal, supplier and subcontractor audits.
• Carry out site quality inspections and compliance checks.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover processes.
• Undertake root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Provide quality guidance and support to project teams and stakeholders.
• Promote a proactive quality culture across all project activities.
• Mentor and support junior members of the engineering and quality teams.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in:
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Construction Management
• Or a related engineering discipline

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality Engineer role.
• Background within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail or major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing NCRs, audits, inspections and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.