Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing regional infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of highways projects across Yorkshire and the North. Based from the Wakefield area, you'll be responsible for managing site-based quality processes, ensuring all works meet project specifications, industry standards and client requirements.
This is a key role supporting both site delivery teams and the regional QA Manager, with a strong focus on materials compliance, document control, and audit readiness across multiple highway improvement and maintenance schemes.
Responsibilities
* Manage the implementation and compliance of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
* Oversee materials testing, sampling, and certification (asphalt, concrete, aggregates etc.)
* Ensure all site records, test results and quality documentation are maintained to audit standards
* Conduct site inspections and walkdowns with the engineering team and subcontractors
* Identify, raise and help resolve non-conformance reports (NCRs)
* Liaise with clients, consultants, and project teams on all quality-related matters
* Support handover documentation and as-built data compilation
* Promote a culture of right-first-time and continuous improvement
Requirements
* HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction
* Familiar with highway construction methods and materials testing
* Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g. SHW, BS EN standards)
* IT literate - confident with digital QA systems, Excel, PDFs, and document platforms
* Excellent communication, reporting, and organisation skills
What’s On Offer
* Long-term, stable career opportunity with a respected civil engineering contractor
* Base in Wakefield with travel to local and regional highway schemes
* Supportive team environment with training and progression available
* Competitive salary + car/allowance + pension + holiday + benefits
How to Apply
Apply today with your updated CV, or contact us for a confidential chat. Interviews are being arranged for immediate start or notice period hires
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