Open roleExternal
Qa Engineer
- chester, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- On-site
- £35 - £52 Per Hour
Job Description
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.