Overview
Join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Quality Control Engineer. This role is based in the Hereford region with regular travel to sites across the country and on occasion internationally.
Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further – generations further. This role is to be based in the Hereford region however there will be an expectation to travel regular to sites across the country and on occasion internationally.
Role Purpose
* To support Balfour Beatty delivery projects in accordance with customer and stakeholder requirements and commitments, including verification activities to demonstrate compliance against Balfour Beatty requirements, external accreditations and industry good practice.
* To ensure implementation of procedures including submissions from the supply chain and to assure supply of materials meet client requirements and are right first time, ensuring a defect free delivery.
What you'll be doing
As a Quality Control Engineer, you'll have the following accountabilities:
* Attend factory acceptance tests and conduct inspections at suppliers and ensure that all requirements are fulfilled.
* Produce Manufacturing Assurance Plans to manage risk-based intervention activities within the supply chain.
* Generate and maintain records of Factory Acceptance Tests/Inspections.
* Identify and control non-conforming material and raise non-conformance reports as necessary.
* Assist with investigation of root cause to ensure that suitable corrective actions plans are developed.
* Collate final quality records for the handover of assets to client.
* Support establishment of a continuous improvement culture.
* Ensure that all work practices comply with PT&D legal and statutory requirements relating to health and safety.
* Undertake other duties as required.
* Challenge existing systems and processes ensuring best practice and continual improvement.
* Contribute to the delivery of a continuous improvement culture.
* Live the Balfour Beatty Values
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and Right First Time
Who we're looking for
The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential
* A full UK Driving Licence
* Ability and willingness to travel and work throughout the UK and overseas.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Good communication skills
* Observant and high levels of attention to detail.
* Good report writing and numeracy skills.
* Good IT skills (knowledge of MS Office 365)
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Knowledge of electrical/mechanical testing of products.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable
* Trained ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and/or Internal Auditor
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and process controls
* Professional Quality Qualifications
* Experience in attending, or carrying out, Factory Acceptance Testing
* Experience in using Digital Progressive Assurance systems
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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