Location: Reading (On-site) Duration: Long-Term Freelance Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Inside IR35)
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer (Civils) to join a tier-one engineering leader on a flagship, multi-billion-pound program of national importance based in Reading. This is a long-term freelance assignment offering the chance to work within a high-integrity, secure environment where precision and documentation are paramount.
The Role
Working within a highly regulated framework, you will ensure that all civil engineering works meet stringent quality standards and client specifications. Your day-to-day will involve:
Documentation & Procedures: Reviewing and accepting procedures and documentation in strict accordance with QC1 requirements.
Inspections: Conducting on-site QC inspections following accepted Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
Lifecycle Management: Ongoing review and final acceptance of Lifetime Records (LTRs) to ensure a seamless project handover.
Validation: Witnessing critical tests and conducting physical on-site inspections against approved Detailed Designs.
Collaboration: Attending key project meetings to represent the Quality function and ensure alignment across the site team.
Essential Requirements
Due to the secure nature of this site and the technical demands of the project, we can only consider candidates who meet the following criteria:
Security Clearance: You must hold a current, live SC Clearance (or higher). We cannot consider applicants without existing clearance for this specific role.
Civils Expertise: A strong background in civil engineering inspections on major infrastructure projects.
Technical Literacy: The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and Detailed Designs with high accuracy.
Site Ready: A valid CSCS card and proficiency in MS Office.
Quality Focused: Proven experience managing QC1 requirements and LTRs within a regulated industry.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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