At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality management and ensure project compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Join Costain, a leader in smart infrastructure solutions across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that improve lives and enhance infrastructure.
- Qualifications: CSWIP, BGAS or PCN certification and experience in quality assurance.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
To support the Project Quality Manager deliver a professional Quality Management service within resource, programme and budgetary constraints, which satisfies legislative, regulatory, company and customer requirements. The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the specific Quality requirements are identified, implemented and maintained concurrent with the project life cycle and will hold current CSWIP, BGAS or PCN certification. In addition, the Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing the Inspection resource, with regard to availability and location to support specific work packages and off site supply chain activities.
Essential:
- Be a Practitioner of the Chartered Quality Institute or Associate Member of an appropriate engineering institution
- Higher level technical qualification (HNC or HND) in Quality Management, Project Management or related engineering discipline
- Auditor qualification by recognised industry body
- Formal training in root cause analysis techniques
- CSWIP 3.2 Senior Inspector
- BGAS or PCN Level 2 for NDT techniques
- BGAS or PCN Level 2 for Coating Inspectors
Desirable:
- Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute
- Bachelor Degree in Quality Management, Project Management or related engineering discipline
- Lead Auditor qualification
- CSWIP/BGAS Senior Pipeline Inspector
- Relevant CSCS card
Responsibilities:
- Support the Project Quality Manager with the promotion of bp NZT/NEP or H2T requirements, expectations, and needs throughout the project team and the supply chain
- Support the Project quality manager implement the approved quality management system.
- Support the project to deliver the works right first time to the specified quality.
- Manage the Inspection resource and be the decision authority when there is a disagreement between the Costain/Customer appointed Inspector and that of the subcontractor or supplier
- Lead or be part of the auditor team for project audits on Costain and the supply chain
- Apply the requirements of the Subcontractor / Supplier Quality Requirements Specification, ensuring the product quality is given the highest priority to achieve Right 1st Time
- Assign Costain Hold, Witness and Review intervention points to subcontractor and supplier Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and manage their implementation, including the review and approval of the related Inspection & Test Reports (ITRs) and other associated Quality Records
- Identify potential failures / symptoms that could lead to non conformances and apply preventive action
- Drive and embed the Quality Surveillance/Right 1st Time Programme within the project team and supply chain
- Control all release of material and equipment from source and site construction activities, ensuring prior close out of non conformances, concession requests etc
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Working knowledge of document management systems
- Comprehensive understanding of pipeline industry standards (inc API, ASME, ASTM, BS, GIS, IGEM, PD)
- Proficient in the analysis of processes and data
- IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills in both written and spoken format
- Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques
- Demonstrates excellent customer service behaviours
- Ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
- Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management
- Significant experience of Quality Assurance / Quality Control, preferably in associated industry
- Practical experience of delivering Quality on a major infrastructure, piping or pipeline project.
Desirable:
- Managed and led Inspection resource on a multi discipline pipeline project
- Experience of implementing bp Right 1st time Programme in the supply chain.
- Sets a good example to peers
- Works well within a team
- Proven record of taking instructions from management and delivering against them
- Professional image & attitude.
Full time
Posting Date: 2026-07-29
Senior Quality Control Engineer Mechanical employer: Costain
As a leading employer in traffic management, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises safety and efficiency. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Located in a vibrant area with access to essential resources, we offer a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects and the safety of the community.
