About the role
Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further - generations further. Join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Quality Control Engineer and you'll be part of our legacy. This role is based in the Hereford region; however, there will be an expectation to travel regularly 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 to ensure 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 causes to ensure that suitable corrective action plans are developed.
* Collate final quality records for the handover of assets to the client.
* Support the establishment of a continuous improvement culture.
* Ensure all work practices comply with PT&D legal and statutory health and safety requirements.
* Undertake other duties as required.
* Challenge existing systems and processes to ensure best practices 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 with 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 vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits. 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, with up to 40% remote work where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
* Family-friendly policies including 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 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 ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in developing 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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To learn more, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers in employment. We offer applicants with disabilities an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. More info at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We continually aim to improve our resourcing process to be fair and inclusive. Feedback can be shared at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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