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Costain Group Plc

Senior Quality Engineer

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Costain Group Plc
Delivering innovative solutions in infrastructure, energy, and water projects across the UK.
Manage quality assurance for pipeline projects, oversee inspections, ensure compliance.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Defence
Road
Rail
Integrated Transport
Nuclear
Role
What you would be doing
quality management
inspection management
material release
preventive action
quality surveillance
audit lead
  • Support the Project quality manager implement the approved quality management system.
  • Manage the Inspection resource and be the decision authority when there is a disagreement between the Costain/Customer appointed Inspector and that of the subcontractor or supplier
  • Support the Project Quality Manager with the promotion of bp NZT/NEP or H2T requirements, expectations, and needs throughout the project team and the supply chain
  • Control all release of material and equipment from source and site construction activities, ensuring prior close out of non conformances, concession requests etc
  • Support the project to deliver the works right first time to the specified quality.
  • Identify potential failures / symptoms that could lead to non conformances and apply preventive action
  • Drive and embed the Quality Surveillance/Right 1st Time Programme within the project team and supply chain
  • Apply the requirements of the Subcontractor / Supplier Quality Requirements Specification, ensuring the product quality is given the highest priority to achieve Right 1st Time
  • Lead or be part of the auditor team for project audits on Costain and the supply chain
  • Assign Costain Hold, Witness and Review intervention points to subcontractor and supplier Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and manage their implementation, including the review and approval of the related Inspection & Test Reports (ITRs) and other associated Quality Records
  • Managed and led Inspection resource on a multi discipline pipeline project
What you bring
lead auditor
hnc/hnd
chartered
cswip
bgas
microsoft office
  • Works well within a team
  • Proficient in the analysis of processes and data
  • Lead Auditor qualification
  • Higher level technical qualification (HNC or HND) in Quality Management, Project Management or related engineering discipline
  • Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management
  • Significant experience of Quality Assurance / Quality Control, preferably in associated industry
  • Comprehensive understanding of pipeline industry standards (inc API, ASME, ASTM, BS, GIS, IGEM, PD)
  • Strong communication skills in both written and spoked format
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service behaviours
  • Be a Practitioner of the Chartered Quality Institute or Associate Member of an appropriate engineering institution
  • Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques
  • Auditor qualification by recognised industry body
  • Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute
  • Batcheler Degree in Quality Management, Project Management or related engineering discipline
  • BGAS or PCN Level 2 for Coating Inspectors
  • IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
  • Practical experience of delivering Quality on a major infrastructure, piping or pipeline project.
  • Relevant CSCS card
  • Proven record of taking instructions from management and delivering against them
  • Experience of implementing bp Right 1st time Programme in the supply chain.
  • Working knowledge of document management systems
  • Ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
  • Formal training in root cause analysis techniques
  • CSWIP 3.2 Senior Inspector
  • BGAS or PCN Level 2 for NDT techniques
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1865
Year Established
Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.
  • A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
  • Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
  • Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
  • Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
  • Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
  • Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
  • Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.
Culture + Values
5% reduced incidents
Safety improvement
Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.
100% renewable energy
Energy commitment
Committed to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
95% satisfaction rate
Customer loyalty
Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
50% engagement increase
Employee wellness
Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
  • Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
  • Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
  • Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
  • Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
  • Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better
Environment + Sustainability
38% Scope 1 Emissions
Carbon Reduction Target
Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.
80% HVO Fuel Mix
Sustainable Fuel Adoption
Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.
10% Emission Intensity
Carbon Efficiency Improvement
Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.
100% Renewable Electricity
Clean Energy Transition
All office energy consumption sourced from renewable tariff-backed providers.
  • Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
  • Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
  • Emission intensity (tCOâ‚‚e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
  • Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
  • October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
  • Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
  • PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
  • Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024
Inclusion & Diversity
75% Participation
Best Companies Accreditation 2024
Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.
26 Weeks Leave
Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.
46/50 Score
Considerate Constructors Scheme
Achieved an average score of 46/50 in Considerate Constructor Scheme contracts, exceeding the industry average of 41.
41% Spend
SME Contract Spend
41% of total contract spend (£650m) went to SMEs in 2024, exceeding the UK Government's 33% target.
  • Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
  • Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
  • Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce
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