Quality Engineer

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Kimberly Watts

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We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Royal Navy Redevelopment team based in Plymouth.

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – SC level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding a British Passport can be considered for this role.

KierBAM are a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure project whilst working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be working within the Quality Management team, supporting them in ensuring the effective implementation of quality systems and maintaining the highest standards throughout the project lifecycle. Your day to day will include:

  • Implementing and maintaining an effective Quality Management System across all project levels
  • Conducting internal audits and ensuring timely resolution of any findings
  • Reviewing Inspection and Test Plans and supporting progressive sign-off through client engagement
  • Managing the material approval process and ensuring appropriate certification is obtained
  • Providing guidance, training and mentoring to site teams on quality matters

What are we looking for?

This role of Quality Engineer is great for you if:

  • You hold a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality or Construction (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng or MEng)
  • You have experience working with Quality Management Systems and understand their practical application
  • You're an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams
  • You're detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • You hold or are able to obtain a CSCS White PQP/AQP card and SC level security clearance (British passport holders only)

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

 

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  • Location:  Plymouth
  • Vacancy ID:  10431
  • Background check:   None
  •  Closing Date: 3 Apr 2026
  • Flexible Working:  No
    Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.


 

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