Overview

Quality Surveillance Engineer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Representing WSP’s leading Quality Services (QS) business group as a Quality Surveillance Engineer, you will provide quality surveillance and management services to safeguard product conformity for our clients. We are a global ISO 17020 “Type C” Inspection Body with a proud 40-year history of providing quality consultancy, audit, advisory services, and manufacturing assurance to the Energy, Industrial and Transportation sectors. Our services include oversight of asset maintenance, manufacturing assurance of new and refurbished power plants, nuclear, offshore wind, hydro, thermal power, solar and battery storage equipment, supported by an infrastructure of subject matter experts.

In This Role You Will

• Undertake Inspection and Assurance asks of Mechanical and/or Electrical equipment during manufacture
• Carry out audits of suppliers and processes
• Assist with the review, mark-up and approval of inspection and test plans, and manufacturing programmes.
• Ensure assignment activities are executed in compliance with client requirements and relevant contractual specifications and national/international standards
• Support Project Managers with technical information supporting the inspection and testing activities

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A relevant background in an engineering is desirable (HND, BEng, BSc or equivalent).
• Chartered or Incorporated Quality Engineer or Engineering professional
• CQI diploma in Quality Management, or equivalent qualification
• IRCA registered Lead Auditors would be desirable, however, external training can be provided.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical engineering and quality assurance / quality systems engineering, with specialist knowledge in the inspection of PSSR, Rotating Plant, Welding/Fabrication, NDT, Power Transformers, Turbo Generators, Switchgear, Cables AC/DC and Motors.

Other Attributes

Our Quality Surveillance Engineers must be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to inspection and general problem solving as well as being confident in challenging manufacturers, clients contract partners or client representatives where non-compliance to project specifications may be identified.

Detailed reporting is a large part of a Quality Surveillance Engineers day-to-day activities. It is essential that all candidates are computer literate and are capable of producing coherent and technically fulfilled reports.

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.

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

  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

  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 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.