Overview

Assistant Quality Surveillance Engineer (Energy)

Join WSP’s leading Quality Services (QS) business group as an Associate Quality Surveillance Engineer and play a pivotal role in safeguarding product and service conformity to meet our clients' highest standards. As part of our dynamic team, you will help deliver the highest quality surveillance services across the globe, supporting sectors such as Energy, Industrial, and Transportation. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career under the guidance of our seasoned and highly qualified Quality Engineers.

In This Role

As a global ISO 17020 “Type C” Inspection Body with a rich 40-year legacy, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive quality consultancy, audit, advisory services, and manufacturing assurance. Our work spans diverse areas, including asset maintenance and manufacturing assurance for new and refurbished power plants, nuclear, offshore wind, hydro, thermal and solar power production, and additionally battery storage equipment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from Subject Matter Experts in all these fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Control and Assurance of Mechanical and/or Electrical equipment during manufacture, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Conduct supplier and process audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of our quality systems.
• Assist in the review, mark-up, and approval of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality documentation.
• Engage directly with clients and their supply chains, addressing all quality matters with clear communication.
• Prepare detailed technical reports that document the results of Quality Surveillance activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, providing technical insights that support inspection and testing activities.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Recognised craft apprenticeship training and formal engineering qualifications (HNC, HND, BEng, BSc, or equivalent).
• Experience in any of the following areas is desirable but not essential:
• Electrical Engineering: Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, Cables, Motors
• Mechanical Engineering: Valves, Pumps, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Rotating Plant, Piping, Pressure Vessels, Compressors
• Quality Engineering: Auditing, Supply Chain Assessment, Quality Management Systems

Other Attributes

• As an Associate Quality Surveillance Engineer, you will need to demonstrate a methodical approach to inspections and problem-solving. You should have the confidence to challenge manufacturers, client contract partners, or client representatives when you identify any non-compliance with project specifications. Your ability to stand firm on quality standards will be key to our success.
• Detailed reporting is a significant part of a Quality Surveillance Engineer’s daily routine. We require candidates who are not only computer literate but also skilled in crafting clear, concise, and technically accurate reports. Your reports will play a vital role in documenting our quality assurance efforts and ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
• #WeAreWSP: Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Professional Services