QA Engineer
Job Title: QA Engineer – Highways
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways / Infrastructure
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing regional infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of highways projects across Yorkshire and the North. Based from the Wakefield area, you’ll be responsible for managing site-based quality processes, ensuring all works meet project specifications, industry standards and client requirements.
This is a key role supporting both site delivery teams and the regional QA Manager, with a strong focus on materials compliance, document control, and audit readiness across multiple highway improvement and maintenance schemes.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the implementation and compliance of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
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Oversee materials testing, sampling, and certification (asphalt, concrete, aggregates etc.)
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Ensure all site records, test results and quality documentation are maintained to audit standards
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Conduct site inspections and walkdowns with the engineering team and subcontractors
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Identify, raise and help resolve non-conformance reports (NCRs)
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Liaise with clients, consultants, and project teams on all quality-related matters
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Support handover documentation and as-built data compilation
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Promote a culture of right-first-time and continuous improvement
Requirements
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HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction
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Familiar with highway construction methods and materials testing
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Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g. SHW, BS EN standards)
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IT literate – confident with digital QA systems, Excel, PDFs, and document platforms
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Excellent communication, reporting, and organisation skills
What’s On Offer
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Long-term, stable career opportunity with a respected civil engineering contractor
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Base in Wakefield with travel to local and regional highway schemes
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Supportive team environment with training and progression available
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Competitive salary + car/allowance + pension + holiday + benefits
How to Apply
Apply today with your updated CV, or contact us for a confidential chat. Interviews are being arranged for immediate start or notice period hires