Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – Plymouth (Devonport Royal Dockyard)

Contract: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week (08:00–17:00)

An experienced Quality Engineer will join a major infrastructure redevelopment programme at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is an long-term opportunity to support delivery of complex works within a live MOD facility.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will support project delivery teams by ensuring robust quality management processes are embedded, maintained, and continuously improved throughout the project lifecycle.

You will act as a key independent point of quality assurance across site activities, supporting progressive handover, maintaining compliance, and ensuring work meets strict regulatory, technical, and client standards.

Please note:

• SC-level security clearance required.
• Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country.
• Have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Security checks may take up to 8 weeks to process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Quality Management System is implemented effectively across the project.
• Provide independent communication on quality issues and ensure appropriate resolutions.
• Complete internal audits in line with the Audit Schedule and close out findings promptly.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate Inspection & Test Plans (including subcontractor ITPs).
• Support progressive sign-off of ITPs and attend weekly client meetings.
• Manage the material approval process and verify delivered materials meet project requirements.
• Review Lifetime Quality Records and support timely handover documentation.
• Offer guidance, support, and mentoring on quality standards and processes.
• Deliver training on Quality Management System requirements.
• Encourage and investigate feedback and improvement recommendations.
• Monitor and report on NCR trends to Project and Quality Leadership.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the project.

What We’re Looking For

• Academic qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
• CSCS White PQP/AQP certification.
• Experience in quality roles within construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, audits, and progressive assurance.
• Ability to work within high-security, highly regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.