At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate test cycles, manage defects, and execute UAT for the S/4HANA transformation programme.
- Company: Heidelberg Materials is a global leader in construction materials, committed to innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, flexible working options, and a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000.
- Other info: This is a fixed-term contract for 6 months based in Syston with hybrid working.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of a high-impact project ensuring quality across critical business systems.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a QA Engineer with strong hands-on skills in Jira/Xray and defect management.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Syston (Hybrid)
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Reporting to: Quality Assurance Manager
Join us and play a key role in a major transformation. We're looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to support the successful delivery of our UK S/4HANA transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of a high-impact project, ensuring quality, accuracy, and seamless testing across critical business systems.
Working closely with business stakeholders, UK Digital teams, and the wider project team, you'll take ownership of test coordination, defect management, and UAT execution - helping to drive a high standard of delivery.
What you'll be doing
- Test Preparation & Management
- Support the QA Manager in planning and preparing UAT test cycles
- Import, organise and maintain test scripts within Jira/Xray
- Review test scenarios to ensure quality, completeness, and traceability
- Ensure test data requirements are clearly defined ahead of execution
- Test Execution Coordination
- Coordinate test cycles with business key users
- Act as the go-to contact for test execution support and queries
- Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of test activities
- Facilitate clear communication between business, IT, and QA teams
- Defect Management & Retesting
- Log, triage and manage defects effectively
- Link failed test cases with defects to enable efficient retesting
- Ensure defects are clearly documented with supporting evidence
- Track defects through to resolution and coordinate retesting
- Quality Assurance Support
- Validate fixes and ensure they meet expected outcomes
- Maintain dashboards and provide clear status updates to stakeholders
- Ensure adherence to QA processes and governance standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a QA Engineer or Test Analyst in project or transformation environments
- Strong hands-on experience with Jira/Xray (test management, execution tracking, dashboards)
- Solid understanding of SIT and UAT test cycles
- Experience with defect lifecycle management
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with SAP ECC to S/4HANA or ERP transformation programmes
- Exposure to integration and end-to-end testing
- Familiarity with formal test governance frameworks
- ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
Why Join us?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
- Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
- Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
- Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
Quality Assurance Engineer in Syston employer: Heidelberg Materials AG
Heidelberg Materials offers a competitive package including a generous pension and life assurance. Located in Syston, the company promotes an inclusive culture with active employee communities and supports family-friendly policies. Join a team recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
