Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented experienced Supply Chain Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team delivering the redevelopment project at Devonport, Dockyard. The successful candidate will be working on one of the UK’s most significant defence programme

As a Supply Chain Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring supply chain partners delivers works for the project to the highest standards. You'll oversee inspections, audits, and surveillance activities, ensuring compliance with rigorous Quality Management Systems (QMS). You'll work closely with both the delivery team and supply chain partners, supporting a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from an EU, NATO, Five Eyes, or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

As a Supply Chain Quality Engineer your day-to-day tasks will include:

* Undertaking initial assessments of potential supply chain organisations, including assessment / audit visits

* Reviewing supply chain ITPs

* Liaising between the KBJV’s supply chain and the Client regarding the timing of Hold and Witness inspections and Surveillance activities

* Inspecting works at notified points, conducting surveillances, and witnessing testing

* Assisting in the undertaking on the investigation of specific quality problems and participate in their resolution

* Attending quality meetings as required

* Presenting quality training modules to KBJV’s supply chain staff

* Carrying out other relevant duties from time to time

* Factory/facility Visits to monitor Suppliers performance against the ITP and the design.

* Assisting in the creation and maintenance of supply chain maps.

* Drafting regular surveillance reports and updating the project on supplier performance.

* Ensure that data demonstrating the achievement of quality objectives and targets is produced and maintained.

* Ensuring that the KBJV QMS is robustly implemented.

* Ensuring that supply chain partners maintain a robust documented Quality Management System that meets the requirements of the Works Information and supports self-certification.

* Ensuring that quality meetings are held in order to ensure that an excellent quality culture is maintained and that effective performance reporting, tracking of mandated quality-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and trend identification is undertaken.

* Assisting the KBJV and supply chain partners in the development and effective implementation of contract specific/activity related KPIs

* Assisting the construction team with the review and effective implementation of ITPs, supply chain quality plans, quality control procedures, quality improvement plans and ensuring that the closeout of NCRs, CARs and observations is undertaken in a compliant and timely manner.

This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.

Who are we looking for?

* Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering, Quality, Construction related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)

* CSCS - White PQP/AQP

Experience of internal Auditing/Factory visits

Experience:

Strong knowledge of QMS, ITPs, and quality processes

Experience in inspections, surveillance, and problem resolution

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Qualifications:

Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering, Quality, Construction related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)

CSCS - White PQP/AQP

Digital Proficiency: Strong digital skills are essential. Intermediate proficiency in Excel is required, with experience in Power Query, Power BI, or similar tools considered highly advantageous. Familiarity with platforms such as ASite, ProjectWise, Synchro, and other Bentley Systems is expected. Awareness of BIM processes and terminology is also desirable.

Communication & Literacy: A strong command of written and spoken English is essential, along with the ability to confidently interpret and use industry terminology.

Attention to Detail & Data Consistency: A clear appreciation for neatness, consistency, and structured Information Delivery is essential. The candidate should understand the necessity for and promote the importance of consistent and accurate data,

Personality & Delivery Skills: A calm, patient, approachable, and methodical working style is needed, combined with the confidence & firmness to uphold and regularly reinforce quality standards and processes across complex, fast-paced delivery teams sometimes with challenging personalities.

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Plymouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work ()

* Hours of work – Monday to Friday – 08.00 am to 17.00 pm (42.5)

Licence/Certification:

* EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports ()

Location:

* Plymouth ()