Quality Engineer - Civil Engineering - Oxford

About The Role

JOB TITLE: QUALITY ENGINEER

DIVISION: Civil Engineering

LOCATION: Oxford

CONTRACT: Permanent

BENEFITS: 35days annual leave, pension scheme, subsidised private medical cover, life assurance, car allowance + more

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team on a major flood alleviation scheme in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile civil engineering project that will help protect local communities, improve resilience and deliver lasting environmental and infrastructure benefits.

As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standards, supporting compliance with industry regulations, client requirements and project specifications throughout the construction lifecycle. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, you'll champion quality best practices, drive continuous improvement and help ensure successful project delivery from start to finish.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career on a complex and rewarding infrastructure project, working alongside experienced industry professionals while making a tangible difference to the communities we serve.

Job Description

The Quality Engineer shall;

Implement the QA/QC management system at site

Coordinate with quality inspections with all the site sub-contractors and vendors coordinate all non-destructive testing on site.

Coordinate with the client’s representative on all quality matters

Distribute relevant QA/QC documentation to site subcontractors

Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards

Participate in the site internal and external site audits

Ensure all quality control documentation is compiled and competed for as-built hand over to client

Control all non-conformance reports and undertake remedial action

Compete site quality control instructions and action remedial responses

Monitor the implementation of the approved site QC Plan

Complete and coordinate the approval of the site’s QC technical submittals to the customer

Coordinate with the site construction manager on all quality issues

Coordinate and chair the QA/QC site weekly meetings with the projects subcontractor’s QC personnel

Elaborating inspection and test programme

Assure all technical documents relative to site quality control are current.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Quality Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Personal Specification

Essential

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Proven UK experience in a quality-related role within the construction or civil engineering sector.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.

Experience with quality audits (internal and external).

Familiarity with construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software/tools.

Desirable

Hold relevant & recognised Quality Management qualifications

Membership of a professional body

Experience working on large-scale projects.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Our commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

Email: hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk

Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Email: louise.hunter@graham.co.uk

Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.