Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented experienced Lifetime Quality Record Engineer to join our dynamic team delivering the redevelopment project at Devonport, Dockyard. The successful candidate will be working on one of the UK’s most significant defence programmes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of compliant Lifetime Quality Records (LTQR) and associated construction assurance deliverables on the Devonport 10 Dock Upgrade Project.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.
Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from an EU, NATO, Five Eyes, or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
Responsibilities
As a Lifetime Quality Record (QR) Engineers you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
· Review & Compliance: Review LTQR packages for completeness, consistency, and compliance with relevant procedures and requirements; Support the technical review process conducted by KBJV and the Client; Actively monitor overall performance and package progress; Verify documentation is correctly captured within the CDE, and promote consistency of content, format, and methodology; Proactively step-in to assist with LTQR package compilation when required to ensure continuity and timely delivery
· Reporting & Coordination: To support the LTQR Manager and all colleagues within the Quality Team in delivering Quality across the project. To provide regular updates on progress, risks, and emerging issues. Ensure relevant trackers and dashboards are consistently updated. Attend meetings and feel empowered to engage with all stakeholders.
· Training & Guidance: Support and deliver training and tailored one-on-one guidance as required, to ensure everyone understands expectations, processes, and standards.
· Continuous Improvement & Oversight: Share lessons learnt and best practices across teams. Maintain a proactive and flexible mindset. An enthusiasm for and willingness to collaborate with adjacent disciplines and project teams where needed to facilitate digital transformation and Quality success.
· Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others. Act as a positive role model for KBJV’s vision and values. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and demonstrate respectful behaviour at all times.
· Information Security: Take appropriate care to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information. Ensure that no action knowingly puts KBJV or Client information or information systems at risk through unauthorised disclosure, modification, or destruction.
This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.
Who are we looking for?
Experience:
Demonstrable involvement in, and understanding of, Construction Assurance Packages, LTRs, LTQRs, or similar progressive assurance models on major infrastructure projects is essential.
Relevant examples include HS2, Thames Tideway, and Crossrail. Experience in nuclear or defence sectors is not required but may be advantageous.
Qualifications: PCQI / MCQI membership is desirable, along with a relevant industry qualification such as HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4 or 5, or a degree in quality, engineering, or related fields. However, practical experience is equally valued. Applicants with a vocational background in Construction Quality fields are encouraged and will be given equal consideration.
Technical Competence: This should not be perceived as an entry-level administrative or document control role. The successful candidate is expected to confidently interpret technical drawings, ITPs, and specifications; actively engage with the supply chain and delivery teams; review and assess evidential document submissions; identify omissions and inconsistencies; and ensure client and project requirements are fully satisfied. This role may also suit Section or Site Engineers looking to transition into a more quality- or certification-focused career path.
Digital Proficiency: Strong digital skills are essential. Intermediate proficiency in Excel is required, with experience in Power Query, Power BI, or similar tools considered highly advantageous. Familiarity with platforms such as ASite, ProjectWise, Synchro, and other Bentley Systems is expected. Awareness of BIM processes and terminology is also desirable.
Communication & Literacy: A strong command of written and spoken English is essential, along with the ability to confidently interpret and use industry terminology. The role may also require sometimes improving the clarity and structure of draft submissions where necessary, with tactful understanding and professionalism.
Attention to Detail & Data Consistency: A clear appreciation for neatness, consistency, and structured Information Delivery is essential. The candidate should understand the necessity for and promote the importance of consistent data, taxonomy and controlled vocabulary to maintain traceability across all project applications, and to deliver accurate, reliable reporting.
Personality & Delivery Skills: A calm, patient, approachable, and methodical working style is needed, combined with the confidence & firmness to uphold and regularly reinforce quality standards and processes across complex, fast-paced delivery teams sometimes with challenging personalities.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plymouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
- Hours of work – Monday to Friday – 08.00 am to 17.00 pm (42.5)
Licence/Certification:
- EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports . (preferred)
Location:
- Plymouth (preferred)
- Hybrid – In principle, this role is expected to be based at the Site Project Office three days per week, although this can be flexible according to the circumstances and needs of the selected candidate
