Project Engineer - Quality Control - Water Asset Management

at  RPS Group

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.

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.

• 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.