Senior Quality Engineer

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure compliance and quality management throughout major civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quality Management or Civil Engineering, along with expertise in industry standards and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Responsibilities include managing quality assurance processes, leading inspections, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver critical transport infrastructure. Flexible working options and supportive policies are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience on major civil engineering projects working to UK and international standards.
• ISO 9001 Lead/Internal Auditor trained is preferred.
• CSCS card holder with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Apply BBV Golden Rules and support QA/QC implementation.
• Lead the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) process.
• Manage nonconformities and continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Quality Management expertise

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Quality Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity: Senior Quality Engineer

Location

The North Region comprises Sublots 7 and 8 from Curdworth to Handsacre and runs for approximately 30km. It stretches through a mainly rural landscape between Lichfield, Tamworth and down towards Coleshill.

Role Responsibilities

• Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance: Proactively apply BBV Golden Rules and the IPTAN Way, supporting QA/QC implementation, monitoring compliance through audits and surveillances, and promoting a Right First-Time culture across site and office activities.
• Inspection, Testing & Assurance: Lead the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) process, including review, scheduling, compliance monitoring, site inspections, quality surveillances, record management, and support through DJV and HS2 acceptance and assurance processes.
• Supply Chain & Procurement Support: Engage early with subcontractors and suppliers to review Quality Plans, provide training, perform external audits, support material acceptance (MAR), and participate in bidder evaluation during procurement.
• Nonconformities & Continuous Improvement: Manage the NCR process from issue to closure, support root cause analysis, report quality KPIs, ensure timely close-out, and communicate lessons learned across the project.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Handover: Support Delivery Teams and Certification Engineers in readiness reviews, progress meetings, quality records (QRP/SAP), progressive handover, and maintain strong collaborative relationships with HS2, NEC Supervisors, and project stakeholders.

Qualifications & Professional Standing

Degree-qualified in Quality Management or Civil Engineering, preferably ISO 9001 Lead/Internal Auditor trained, CQI member (or working towards), CSCS card holder, with a full UK driving licence.

Technical & Industry Expertise

Proven Quality Management subject matter expert with experience on major civil engineering projects, working to UK and international standards, industry codes of practice, and applying Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Analytical & Delivery Skills

Strong ability to gather, analyse, and evaluate data to make evidence-based decisions, with excellent attention to detail and a track record of delivering work through to completion.

Communication & Influence

Confident working with senior management, able to challenge existing practices constructively, produce clear and persuasive reports, and build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Personal Effectiveness & Digital Competence

Self-motivated, resilient, and proactive, able to manage time effectively, add value to the function, command respect across the business, and confidently use modern office systems (Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.