Quality Engineer - Civils in Birmingham

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Job Description

Quality Engineer (Groundworks) - Worcester and Midlands - Up to £55K plus car and package\n\nWe are recruiting a Quality Engineer with civils experience across residential projects to join a leading civil engineering company recognised throughout the UK, This person needs to have relevant experience in Residential Groundworks.\n\nWe are ideally looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years on the ground as an Engineer or with some experience as a Quality Engineer. The first 3 months of the role will be a training period if required, so no direct quality engineer experience is required – however it is desirable.\n\nThe role is to carry out quality control inspections and ensure compliance to NHBC, Building Regulations and other legislation on housing, developing a system and timetable for implementing checks and follow ups on sites across all our regions.\n\nKey Responsibilities and Accountabilities:\n\n * Carry out quality checks on existing sites during Stage 1 and 2 phase of works.\n\n * Provide technical expertise, advice, and guidance on construction.\n\n * Ensure handovers meet NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and other relevant legislation.\n\n * Carry out quality checks on sites for the following areas: -: Foundations, Internal and External Plot Drainage, External Levels, Services, Substructure and Blockwork, Floor/Slab Construction, Retaining Walls.\n\n * Prevent costly issues and abortive works due to construction standards not meeting standards.\n\n * Provide feedback to Site Managers and Foremen to improve knowledge throughout the company.\n\n * Work closely with Technical Team to co-ordinate checks in a timely manner and identify sites that require further investigation.\n\nRequirements:\n\n * Experience of site work in house building, ideally residential groundworks.\n\n * Strong knowledge of NHBC standards, guild lines and Building Regulations.\n\n * Knowledge of groundworks, housing and site operations.\n\n * Experience of checking others work and providing feedback.\n\n * Strong communication skills.\n\n * Well organised with a keen eye for detail.\n\n * Professional with the drive to help improve standards.\n\n * Ability to learn new processes and work under own initiative.\n\n * Full UK Driving License.\n\n * A valid CSCS card.\n\nThe role will involve a fair amount of travelling so please take this into account before applying

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