About The Role
We’re looking for a Quality Control Engineer to join our team supporting major projects in Cumbria, with a key focus on our framework in Barrow‑in‑Furness. This is a permanent role.
What You’ll Be Doing
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure all project activities meet contractual, regulatory, and company quality standards
* Develop and maintain inspection, test, and quality plans aligned to customer requirements
* Oversee document control, configuration management, and technical submissions
* Manage non‑conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Project Assurance
* Deliver progressive assurance across the full project lifecycle
* Ensure inspections, testing, and handover documentation are completed and compliant
* Provide clear reporting on quality performance, risks, and trends
Stakeholder & Team Engagement
* Act as a key member of the project team, providing expert quality guidance
* Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
* Promote a proactive quality culture across all teams and contractors
Risk & Improvement
* Identify and mitigate quality‑related risks
* Capture and share lessons learned across projects and the wider business
* Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption
Supply Chain Quality
* Monitor and report on supply chain quality performance
* Support suppliers in delivering against quality expectations and plans
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management best practice
* Experience in quality assurance within engineering, construction, or major projects
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Strong communication skills—confident engaging at all levels
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality systems
What We’re Looking For In This Individual
* A safety‑first mindset with a commitment to high standards
* Ability to influence and engage teams and stakeholders
* Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong problem‑solving skills
* Passion for continuous improvement and delivering excellence
Benefits
* 25 days holiday
* day per annum, plus bank holidays
* Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
* Private healthcare
* Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
* Discounts
* Personal development programme
* Flexible Benefits
* Car/Car allowance
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