Senior Quality Engineer

Cumbria

About us

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through  responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.  

Job description

To make sure that work is carried out to the customer’s standards, specification and schedule and that the correct materials and workmanship are used; ensuring the customer is given quality work and value for money. Deploying quality assurance and control activities to assist right first-time delivery for their area. Deploying quality improvement plans in accordance with relevant objectives. Using, capturing and sharing learning from experience to assist improvement in quality performance.

The Senior Quality Engineer will report directly to the Senior Quality Manager and manage a number of scope packages and Quality Professionals (Quality Engineer/Quality Support).

Key responsibilities

Requirements

• Trained Internal or Lead Auditor to ISO 9001 (desirable)
• Practitioner/Member of the CQI or working towards Practitioner level as a minimum
• Previous experience of managing a team, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance
• Experience within the Nuclear Industry or in a similarly complex and highly regulated environment
• Knowledge & background in a Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) environment (desirable).
• Previous experience with temporary works.
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Have a wide understanding of the industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements
• Able to engage effectively with all levels of the PPP organisation, suppliers and Stakeholders, to provide coaching, education and challenge and to act as an effective interface between all parties. Relevant security clearance level to access and inspect areas of site within area of responsibility (if applicable).
• Able to work collaboratively with integrated teams to prepare quality plans and inspection plans and define requirements for lifetime records.
• Able to use and develop appropriate tools and techniques (including audits, key performance indicators/ dashboards to support trending) to monitor quality performance and measure processes effectiveness.
• Able to develop, maintain and improve management system arrangements and promote procedural adherence for right first-time quality delivery
• Excellent working knowledge of industry techniques
• Good planning and time management skills; able to manage activities simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
• Sound knowledge of construction practises and standards
• Excellent working knowledge of industry techniques
• Flexible with location – willing to work both on and off site, as the project evolves. Role based in Cumbria with occasional travel to Risley, Warrington or supplier offices.

What's in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

The application process

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.