Quality Engineer - Energy

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will join  our Birmingham team to support our activities within the Energy sector. 

You will lead and assure the Quality Management System (QMS) for projects involving mechanical pumping systems, electrical installations, control & instrumentation, and WIMES-compliant equipment.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that all testing, inspection, and acceptance criteria required by the Scope/Works Information, NEC3 Section 4, and WIMES specifications are met and fully evidenced for Completion and Takeover.

• Location: Birmingham 
• On Site:  Hybrid 
• Clearance: BPSS
• Experience Level: 5- 10YOE

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain project quality processes in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Prepare and manage Project Quality Management Plans (PQMPs).
• Control quality documentation including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality records.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, and internal procedures.
• Support project teams in achieving quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

Internal & External Auditing

• Plan and conduct internal audits across design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate and manage external audits involving clients, certification bodies, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory organisations.
• Produce detailed audit reports and manage findings through to successful close-out.
• Maintain traceability and objective evidence demonstrating compliance with quality requirements.

Supplier Quality Assurance

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality audits.
• Review material certification, manufacturing documentation, and inspection records.
• Verify supplier competency, compliance, and quality performance.
• Support equipment inspections and acceptance activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Manage corrective and preventive action programmes.
• Drive lessons learned initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Support reduction of rework, defects, and quality-related project risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise Project Managers, Engineers, and site teams on quality-related matters.
• Communicate quality risks, audit findings, and compliance requirements clearly and effectively.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Support successful project delivery through proactive quality assurance and governance.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems aligned to ISO 9001.
• Proven experience developing and managing Project Quality Management Plans (PQMPs).
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, preventive actions, and quality documentation.
• Demonstrable internal and external auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater pumping systems.
• Experience supporting mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Working knowledge of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) systems.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Supplier quality assurance, FAT, SAT, and audit experience.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to interpret:

• Pump curves
• Electrical schematics
• Cable calculations
• Instrumentation datasheets
• FAT/SAT management and commissioning oversight
• Supply chain quality assurance and audit capability
• Structured defects and NCR management

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent military experience
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
• NEC3 accreditation (Supervisor or PM training)
• Strong experience in MEICA installations and pumping systems
• Understanding of WIMES standards
• CSCS/SMSTS or equivalent SHE qualification

Desirable Skills:

• Membership of CQI (Practitioner or Chartered)
• Water industry / AMP programme experience
• NDT/Welding inspection (CSWIP/PCN)
• CompEx or electrical authorisation familiarity

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.