Project Engineer - Quality Control - Water Asset Management
RPS has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - Quality Control to join our Asset Inspections Business. This is a key role and it will help support, deliver, and build upon our existing frameworks and relationships with utility companies across Scotland.
About You:
As a key member of the Asset Inspections business, your role asProject Engineer - Quality Controlis critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.
You will primarily focus on the quality control and quality assurance of our Water and Wastewater Projects, ensuring that all our works adhere to industry standards and the client's guidance documents. Your role will involve supporting both pre and post-inspection phases, thorough documentation of findings, and the implementation of best practices to maintain the highest levels of quality and unity across all our projects. You will work closely with our project team members and clients to identify and address any issues promptly while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in delivery.
By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives in the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Your Responsibilities:
Support our asset inspection programme, ensuring thorough review and accurate reporting of our works. Oversee the quality control process, ensuring that all work adheres to the relevant standards and meets or exceeds client expectations. Ensure compliance with the client's guidance documents and industry standards, implementing best practices and regulatory requirements. Maintain detailed and organized documentation of all inspections and lessons learned, ensuring transparency and traceability. Support a team of professionals undertaking asset inspections, providing guidance and training to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. Interact with our clients regarding quality control and compliance issues, building and maintaining strong client relationships. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in asset inspection methods and quality control processes. Attend site as and when required to support the Asset Inspections Framework.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Experience in the water industry, with a strong background in asset inspections, quality control, and compliance. A keen eye for detail ensures that all inspections and quality control processes are conducted and concluded accurately. Ideally based in the central belt, Experience and awareness of managing work in high-risk environments such as confined spaces and highways. Experience in modern methods of inspections such as utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles, LIDAR, etc., and familiarity with GIS Experience being part of integrated/blended/diverse/multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex project outputs and programme outcomes. A good communicator who listens and questions effectively, concise verbal and written communication skills. Strive to exceed client aspirations and are goal-driven. You will have proven experience managing performance and be able to implement change. Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite, work management systems, and applications are essential. Demonstrable track record of reliability and flexibility
Qualifications:
A degree qualified in a relevant subject is desirable although significant previous experience will be considered. A full UK driving license is also essential.
What’s in it for you?
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well-being.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.
Why RPS?
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
RPS, A Tetra Tech company:
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023, RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water!
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