Quality Assurance Lead

• Posted on: 19th Jan 2026
• Job Reference: JN -1_

My client is a leading civil engineering and groundworks company, recruiting for a Quality Assurance Lead, based across major projects in Birmingham, London and Suffolk. To be considered, you must be from a civil engineering or construction background.

The Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible to manage the quality assurance process. Ensure a project is handed over with accurate records and within the agreed timescales and quality standards.

• Support the operational team with accurate record keeping and document control
• Collate and mange ITPs with engineering team and subcontractors
• Support design coordinators and design managers with their duties
• Track equipment and update equipment registers
• Update and compliance with Project Quality Plan
• Ensure project compliance with the project and quality procedures
• Support engineering team and subcontractors with NCR process
• Awareness of project specific handover documentation. Track and collate and handover documentation to support Handover File and O&Ms
• Awareness of Environmental issues within the construction company environment and the Environmental Manual policy and objectives
• Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety issues within the construction company environment and the OH&S policy statement and objectives
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
• Comply with Company polices & procedures

• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good knowledge of plant
• Construction or Civil Engineering experience is essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Thorough understanding of Workflow
• Commitment to the implementation of Materials Logistics
• To be able to work with initiative when outside influences affect planned operations

• Degree or similar
• CSCS Cards
• SSSTS/SMSTS

PAYE package is £5k car allowance, 25 days hol (rise for length of service) & x8 BHs, discretionary annual bonus scheme, 5 days company sick pay, life assurance, private medical insurance (BIK taxable), up to £600 professional membership fee, pension at 4% employer & 5% employee, free parking at all offices/ sites, PPE provided.

PAYE, Ltd Company and CIS payment options are all available with this role.

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