Qa Engineer

About this Position: We are currently recruiting for a QA Engineer to support an ongoing industrial project. This is a long-term contract role offering consistent hours, overtime opportunities, and weekend work on a…

Pay rate £35/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 18 August 2026

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Time and a half at weekends

About this Position:

We are currently recruiting for a QA Engineer to support an ongoing industrial project. This is a long-term contract role offering consistent hours, overtime opportunities, and weekend work on a rotational basis. The role will be site-based, overseeing the quality and compliance of electrical installation works within an industrial environment.

Job Responsibilities:

* Overseeing and inspecting electrical installation works to ensure they meet project specifications and quality standards

* Reviewing electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and installation documentation

* Carrying out quality inspections and checks throughout the installation process

* Ensuring electrical installations are completed in line with relevant BS7671 requirements and project standards

* Reviewing and verifying Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation

* Checking electrical testing and inspection records, including test certificates

* Identifying, recording and managing snags, defects and non-conformances

* Working closely with electricians, supervisors, engineers and project management to resolve quality issues

* Maintaining accurate QA/QC records and ensuring all documentation is completed correctly

* Supporting the handover process by ensuring installations are fully inspected, tested and documented

* Ensuring all works are completed in line with site health & safety procedures

* Working 10-hour days, with overtime available and every other weekend worked

Experience Required:

* Proven experience working as a QA/QC Engineer within an industrial, electrical or heavy engineering environment

* Strong understanding of electrical installation and testing

* Good knowledge of BS7671 and electrical installation standards

* Experience reviewing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation

* Experience inspecting electrical installations, including SWA cabling, containment, glanding and termination

* Experience identifying and managing non-conformances, defects and snags

* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

* Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to quality assurance

* 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification would be highly advantageous

* Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications and site experience

* Ability to work long hours and commit to weekend overtime when required

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