Quality Engineer

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

• 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

• 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

• 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