Quality Engineer

Overview

Quality Engineer role at Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group). This Quality Engineer will report to the Quality and Assurance Manager and will work within Governance, Risk, Compliance and Quality with UKPN Services based in our Heathrow/Central London Area office. You will be a permanent employee.Job details

81375 - Quality EngineerSalary: £54,166, plus car and a bonus of 3%Close Date: 11/09/2025Benefits

25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidaysReservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaidPersonal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket LoanTax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home and Tech, and Green Car Leasing SchemesOccupational Health supportSwitched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ productsDiscounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance ProgrammeResponsibilities

Provide competent quality management advice to promote compliance to ISO 9001:2015 in the review, audit, certification, induction and management of procedures and processes in electrical infrastructure construction projects.Provide Quality Management advice about ISO 9001:2015 to other advisors, managers, employees, contractors and clients, during tendering and construction phases. Maintain UK Power Networks Services'' quality management system to support design, build, finance, operate and maintain primary electrical infrastructure for its clients.Contribute to the review of existing and development of new procedures/processes, including central UK Power Networks group and project/contract specific procedures. Communicate, implement and monitor within the directorate.Monitor compliance with ISO 9001:2015, procedures, legal and regulatory obligations, and client standards. Plan and conduct project audits, produce audit reports, and ensure findings are resolved promptly.Assist Project Managers in reviewing quality-related project documents and requirements. Develop inductions, training and communication materials for the project team and subcontractors. Gather lessons learned and maintain the project cost of poor quality process. Provide quality updates for monthly reports and support incident investigations.Provide monitoring to ensure suppliers and subcontractors meet quality expectations. This may include external audits and random inspections to identify issues and highlight good performance.Monitor site certification of materials and equipment, including tool calibration, and maintain related project records.Facilitate third-party audits by external certification bodies and champion quality management system processes to sustain certification requirements.Essential

HNC (minimum) in Quality Management, Construction, Project Management or Technical/Engineering or equivalentPractitioner member of the Chartered Quality Institute with pathway to Chartered status (support provided)Quality management system experience in the construction industry (not QC/inspection)Experience with UK CDM regulations (2015)Trained QMS Auditor/Internal QMS Auditor with ISO 9001:2015 auditing experienceExperience in root cause analysisAbility to obtain client access passes/licenses for UK industries (airports, defence, nuclear, rail, etc.)Valid UK driving licenceDesirable

Flexibility in approach and ability to priorities as directedAuditing to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018Knowledge of ISO 55001:2024, ISO 44001:2017, ISO 19650 seriesTeam player with strong communication, planning and decision-making skillsProficiency with Microsoft OfficeHealth and Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry legal and company responsibilities for ensuring health and safety; employees understand risks and apply controls to manage risks and environmental impacts.If in doubt ask.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Quality AssuranceIndustries

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