Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

QA Engineer - Highways/Civil Engineering

Location: Wakefield (Office Based)

Job Type: Long-Term Freelance with Potential Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced QA Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering contractor based in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background in highways, infrastructure, or similar civil engineering projects, looking for a long-term freelance role with the possibility of a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular quality assurance inspections and site compliance checks.
• Develop, implement, and manage QA processes using digital platforms such as Procore.
• Review and process As-Built drawings and project documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with Project Management Plans and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage subcontractor quality performance and compliance.
• Maintain accurate QA records and support continuous improvement across projects.

Requirements

• Industry-recognised qualification such as ONC/HNC, NVQ, or BEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a QA Engineer role within civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality assurance processes and setting out.
• Good commercial knowledge and an understanding of project costs, contracts, and commercial processes.
• Experience using digital QA/document control platforms such as Procore is advantageous.
• AutoCAD experience is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Long-term freelance opportunity with consistent work.
• Potential for a temporary-to-permanent position.
• Office-based role in Wakefield.
• Opportunity to join a reputable contractor with excellent long-term prospects.