Quality Engineer
Location: Heathrow, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000pa - £60,000pa
Benefits: 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), Medical Cover, Wellbeing membership, 5% Pension Contribution
Working Format: Hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Quality Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering and automation projects within a fast-paced operational environment at Heathrow Airport.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring installations are delivered safely, efficiently, defect-free, and fully compliant with project specifications and industry standards.
The Role:
As a Quality Engineer, you will act as the quality gatekeeper across mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards and remains fully compliant, audit-ready, and defect-free throughout the project lifecycle.
You will work closely with project teams, installation contractors, consultants, and clients to oversee installation quality, resolve non-conformities, and support commissioning readiness. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being on-site, solving technical challenges, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture
Verify installations meet approved designs, specifications, and industry standards
Conduct inspections, visual audits, and quality reviews across project sites
Validate benchmark mock-ups with site supervisors and contractors
Identify defects and non-conformities, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Ensure all quality documentation, inspections, snag lists, and as-built records are complete and audit-ready
Support and execute pre-commissioning activities to ensure readiness for functional commissioning
Participate in final walkthroughs and defect-free handovers
Collaborate with engineering, commissioning, and project delivery teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives and installer training needs
Challenge and escalate non-compliant activities when required
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 (or above) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5 years' experience in installation, commissioning, or quality within a live operational environment
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical installation standards
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Hands-on experience resolving site installation issues and snagging
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in dynamic project environments around Heathrow Airport Desirable:
ISO 9001 Internal or Lead Auditor qualification
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
Inspection & Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)
HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering
Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement training
Experience within logistics automation, FMCG, or highly automated environments
Experience training or mentoring site teams Benefits:
28 days annual leave plus public holidays
Private medical cover
Wellbeing membership and rewards platform
Competitive pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Childcare salary exchange scheme
Employee recognition platform
Career progression and development opportunities within a global organisation