Senior Quality Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure that all works meet the highest quality standards. The role involves developing quality systems, conducting audits, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality management within the construction or rail industry. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Strong background in quality management within construction or rail projects.
• Experience in conducting audits.
• Ability to mentor less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project quality systems.
• Conduct audits on internal processes and subcontractors.
• Prepare quality procedures and advise on their implementation.
• Promote training on quality requirements.

Skills

Quality management experience

Auditor training

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring abilities

Job description

Taylor Woodrow is delivering major infrastructure works as part of the CP7 rail framework, and we’re looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This is a key role ensuring that all works meet the highest quality standards, comply with client requirements, and align with company processes. You’ll support the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining quality systems, lead audits, and mentor junior team members. This is an opportunity to work on complex rail projects and play a pivotal role in driving a “Defect Free” culture.

Duties

• Develop and maintain project quality systems in line with company and client requirements.
• Communicate quality requirements and updates to the project team.
• Conduct audits on internal processes, design partners, and supply chain.
• Review and assess quality documentation from subcontractors.
• Prepare project‑specific quality procedures and advise on their implementation.
• Assist in developing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure compliance.
• Manage NCR and snagging systems, ensuring timely close‑out of actions.
• Support project handover processes and carry out weekly progress checks.
• Promote and deliver training on quality requirements and “Defect Free” culture.
• Contribute to achieving sustainability and carbon reduction targets within your work activities.

Person Specification

• Strong background in quality management within construction or rail projects.
• Auditor training and experience in conducting audits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2 and its application in infrastructure projects (desirable).

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.