Quantity Engineer - Civil Engineering

Full time

Didcot, United Kingdom

Civil

We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join our Energy Division, working in a site-based role based on a large civil engineering project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Works comprise of RC structures, roads, drainage, paving, steel frame and exterior cladding.

The Quality Engineer will have experience of working on energy projects for National Grid and understand their policies and SR procedures. This role will suit an individual who is able to manage and solve issues in relation to quality management and site delivery.

• Support the Quality Manager in the production, review, updates and implementation of the relevant ITP’s, Quality Plans and inspections and all other quality related activities
• Interpretation of project specifications and communication of requirements to the project team, liaising with client in relation to variation, concessions and issues raised.
• Monitoring and measuring Management System effectiveness, including data/root cause Analysis, Auditing (corrective and improvement action) and report writing
• Ensuring CA following RCA is implemented and closed out in a timely manner
• Producing Quality Performance Reports against Audit Criteria, Objectives / KPI’s, Contractual Requirements Development of contractual and project related quality documentation, including records of inspection and test plans, support the completion of quality documentation packages supporting installation, completion and commissioning
• Overseeing quality of work delivered by subcontractors and engage/support development and review of QA plans and ITPs produced by Subcontractors.
• Attend staged inspection on behalf of Trant Engineering Limited
• Review and approve project records/documentation on behalf of Trant Engineering Limited
• Review & approve ITP and Quality Plans
• Producing Quality Performance Reports against Audit Criteria, Objectives / KPI’s, Contractual Requirements
• Review O&M manuals to ensure compliance
• Raise & close out non-conformities including defects
• Attend quality meetings
• Read and understand Engineering Drawings
• Support the site team in delivering the works and ensuring notices and inspections are undertaken and completed to a high standard

• A background in Quality Engineering within the construction industry
• Current or previous experience within a heavy civils site environment
• Understanding of National Grid procedures and industry standards
• Report Writing/ Presentation Skills
• Experience in a client facing role
• Strong IT skills (MS Office and SharePoint)
• High attention to detail/accuracy
• Certified Internal/Lead Auditor/Internal auditing advantageous but not necessary
• Experience of GIS substations and ISS security works preferred but not necessary

• An ISO
  9001 related Qualification
• CSCS

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.

Our company benefits package includes;

• 24 days annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme to buy further annual leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
• Hybrid working (some roles)
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistant Program
• Bike to Work Scheme

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability, or age.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your CV to Gareth Sharp or call our Internal Recruitment Team on

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK