About The Role
Our work matters to millions. It'll matter to you too. Join our
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a
Mechanical Quality Engineer based at
Sellafield, Seascale and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.
The purpose of the role is to oversee and maintain all site quality records and conduct quality inspections inline with the project requirements. Supporting the Quality Manager in delivery and compliant, right first time, high quality installation that meets the needs defined by regulations and customer defined requirements.
What you'll be doing
Ensuring the efficient implementation of all systems in accordance with the Business Management System (BMS), including document control, risk management, Control of Records and QA/QC procedures.
- Produce relevant Inspection & Test Plans (ITP’s) and ensure stages of ITP are strictly followed.
- Produce and maintain of Project Quality Plans.
- Ensure that the process is in place to deliver right first time to client specification, in conjunction with the Project Manager as appropriate. Where required provide training and put measures in place to support this.
- Carry out physical site inspections and tests on installed HVAC / mechanical systems including, but not limited to, the following:
- Goods receipt inspections of delivered materials.
- Visual and dimensional checks on brackets.
- Visual and dimensional checks on ductwork / pipework.
- Visual and dimensional checks on HVAC equipment.
- Cleanliness inspections of installed HVAC systems.
- Witnessing and recording of pressure tests.
- General site quality inspections.
- Manage the concurrent compilation of quality records in accordance with the ITP’s.
- Progress and update quality schedule inline with delivery schedule.
- Ensure systems are in place, in conjunction with the Construction Manager as appropriate, which allow the required specification to be clearly agreed by the project team.
- Support the development Project Quality strategies and plans and the implementation of measurement frameworks across the scope of services and full project lifecycle.
- Support the Quality team in dealing with external auditing governing bodies to maintain existing certification and continuous improvement.
- Provide quality improvement performance measures and recommendations, and share best practice.
- Provide a testing & inspection service for procured materials/equipment when necessary.
- By using the principles of quality assurance, and where appropriate technical integrity, ensure the customer requirements are clearly understood and that Quality Control mechanisms are in place that provide assurance that the asset and/or service delivers as designed/required.
- Produce project and/or business quality reports as required.
- Support the delivery of business stream quality programs and actions.
- Assist in training, coaching & developing quality skills in the construction team.
- Support the establishment of a continuous improvement culture.
- Undertake specific investigations and/or report on quality related issues as required.
Who we're looking for
The Following Experience/qualifications Are Required
- Previous HVAC experience is essential in either construction or quality roles (preferably both).
- Some form of recognised mechanical / HVAC qualification (i.e. NVQ Level 3).
- CSCS Card (White / Gold / Black).
- IPAF (3a and 3b) is required for this role but is not essential prior to employment.
- Experience in quality assurance / quality control within the mechanical industry.
- Ability to build strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers.
- Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate documents, test reports etc.
- Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion.
- Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner.
- Has good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others including senior management.
- Is a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to their function.
- Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work.
- Can obtain the required security clearances.
- High levels of integrity.
- Able to constantly focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectation.
- Become familiar and adhere to BB policy/procedure and the workflows and contract details, procedures/processes that are required for safe and timely execution. This includes proficiency in platforms such as BIM360, Sharepoint etc.
- Live the Balfour Beatty Values.
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
- Support the delivery of Balfour Beatty’s Sustainability activities.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About Us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:
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