Quality Engineer

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major section of the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's largest and most…

Contract type Contract
Posted 26 August 2026

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About this contract

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major section of the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will support the delivery team by maintaining quality processes across the project, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and maintain project quality procedures and management systems.

Review and complete Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).

Conduct quality inspections, audits and assurance checks across site activities.

Ensure compliance with HS2, client and project specifications.

Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.

Review quality records and ensure project documentation is completed accurately.

Support handover documentation and quality sign-off processes.

Liaise with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to promote quality best practice.

Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives across the project.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes.

Experience managing ITPs, test records, quality documentation and inspections.

Knowledge of highways, structures, earthworks or utilities packages advantageous.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a Tier 1 contractor environment.

CSCS Card required

ISO 9001 knowledge desirable.

What's On Offer?

Opportunity to work on the flagship HS2 programme

Long-term project security

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression with a leading infrastructure team

Supportive and collaborative project environment

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