Quality Assurance Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Contact Max at Caval Recruitment today for more information or to apply.

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