At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality in mechanical and electrical installations while driving continuous improvement.
- Company: Join a global organisation with a strong safety-first culture and dynamic project environments.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, medical cover, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Be the quality gatekeeper and make a real impact on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Working Format: Hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
The Role: As a Quality Engineer, you will act as the quality gatekeeper across mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards and remains fully compliant, audit‑ready, and defect‑free throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project teams, installation contractors, consultants, and clients to oversee installation quality, resolve non‑conformities, and support commissioning readiness. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys being on‑site, solving technical challenges, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and maintain a strong safety‑first culture.
- Verify installations meet approved designs, specifications, and industry standards.
- Conduct inspections, visual audits, and quality reviews across project sites.
- Validate benchmark mock‑ups with site supervisors and contractors.
- Identify defects and non‑conformities, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure all quality documentation, inspections, snag lists, and as‑built records are complete and audit‑ready.
- Support and execute pre‑commissioning activities to ensure readiness for functional commissioning.
- Participate in final walkthroughs and defect‑free handovers.
- Collaborate with engineering, commissioning, and project delivery teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and installer training needs.
- Challenge and elevate non‑compliant activities when required.
What We’re Looking For:
- NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 (or above) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in installation, commissioning, or quality within a live operational environment.
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical installation standards.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Hands‑on experience resolving site installation issues and snagging.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in dynamic project environments around Heathrow Airport.
- ISO 9001 Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
- Inspection & Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
- HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement training.
- Experience within logistics automation, FMCG, or highly automated environments.
- Experience training or mentoring site teams.
What We Offer:
- 28 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Medical Cover.
- Private medical cover.
- 5% contribution Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing membership and rewards platform.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Childcare salary exchange scheme.
- Employee recognition platform.
- Career progression and development opportunities within a global organisation.
Quality Engineer employer: Damicor
As a Quality Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises safety and quality. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home while also engaging directly on-site at Heathrow Airport, tackling technical challenges and driving continuous improvement. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical cover, a generous pension scheme, and ample opportunities for career progression within a global organisation, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
