Quality and Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Quality and Safety Engineer

Stone, Staffordshire - Occasional Travel

Competitive Salary

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to gain nuclear SC clearance, meaning you must be British born and hold no dual citizenship.

VIQU have partnered with a leading entity in operational technology and digital transformation. Operating in highly regulated and demanding industrial sectors, they have successfully executed pivotal projects across energy, renewables, water, and manufacturing domains.

The Quality and Safety Engineer will play a key role in supporting operations by overseeing quality assurance and health and safety protocols across all areas of the business. Key duties include implementing and maintaining quality systems, conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and developing safety policies and procedures. Additionally, the engineer will take part in audits, prepare reports, and work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safety and quality objectives are met. Occasional travel to company and client sites will be required to ensure regulatory adherence and process improvements.

Required Expertise for the Quality and Safety Engineer:

1. Strong background in Electrical and Mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years in a Quality and Safety Engineering role
2. Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, civil engineering, utilities, or welding
3. In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, 14001) and health & safety regulations (OHSAS 45001)
4. Skilled in audits, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and safety procedure development
5. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong collaboration and communication skills
6. Proficient in producing reports, metrics, and conducting incident investigations for senior management
7. Willingness to travel for site visits and audits, with a full UK driving license and eligibility for SC clearance
8. Familiarity with automation systems and functional safety standards ie ISO 27001 (desired)
9. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent safety qualification (desired)
10. Degree-level education with relevant professional memberships eg, CQA, IOSH (desired)

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW. Alternatively, you can contact Katie Dark directly.

If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).