Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to play a key role on major construction and civil engineering projects? Our client, a well-established and growing contractor, is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Sizewell C project team in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile projects, ensuring quality standards are achieved and comprehensive project records are maintained throughout the construction lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a background in construction or civil engineering and will be passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The Role As Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting project teams with quality management processes, documentation control, and handover requirements. Working closely with site engineers, subcontractors, and operational teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered in line with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Key Responsibilities Support project teams with quality inspections, record keeping, and document control activities. Coordinate with site engineers to ensure all quality-related documentation is completed accurately and on time. Manage and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) alongside engineering teams and subcontractors. Compile and coordinate quality documentation, including O&M manuals and Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs), for client submission. Produce and maintain monthly quality KPI reports. Assist in the implementation and ongoing compliance of Project Quality Plans. Ensure adherence to project-specific quality procedures and standards. Support the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and associated corrective actions. Track, collate, and manage project handover documentation. Promote awareness of environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements across project teams. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional duties as required. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering sector. A strong understanding of quality assurance processes and documentation management. Knowledge of construction-related Health & Safety legislation. Good understanding of construction plant and site operations. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to work proactively and use your initiative in a fast-paced project environment. A methodical approach with strong attention to detail. Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors. Qualifications Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. Valid CSCS Card. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile construction projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Career development and progression opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
01/06/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to play a key role on major construction and civil engineering projects? Our client, a well-established and growing contractor, is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Sizewell C project team in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile projects, ensuring quality standards are achieved and comprehensive project records are maintained throughout the construction lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a background in construction or civil engineering and will be passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The Role As Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting project teams with quality management processes, documentation control, and handover requirements. Working closely with site engineers, subcontractors, and operational teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered in line with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Key Responsibilities Support project teams with quality inspections, record keeping, and document control activities. Coordinate with site engineers to ensure all quality-related documentation is completed accurately and on time. Manage and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) alongside engineering teams and subcontractors. Compile and coordinate quality documentation, including O&M manuals and Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs), for client submission. Produce and maintain monthly quality KPI reports. Assist in the implementation and ongoing compliance of Project Quality Plans. Ensure adherence to project-specific quality procedures and standards. Support the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and associated corrective actions. Track, collate, and manage project handover documentation. Promote awareness of environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements across project teams. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional duties as required. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering sector. A strong understanding of quality assurance processes and documentation management. Knowledge of construction-related Health & Safety legislation. Good understanding of construction plant and site operations. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to work proactively and use your initiative in a fast-paced project environment. A methodical approach with strong attention to detail. Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors. Qualifications Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. Valid CSCS Card. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile construction projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Career development and progression opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Job Title: Lead Software Test Engineer Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time Location: Warwick, UK, hybrid 2-3 days in our Warwick office About the Role: Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a talented Lead Software Test Engineer, to join an award-winning & innovative tech client in Warwick. You will be responsible for testing mobile apps and embedded software, for our client's unique range of products. You will take a lead in our software test team, guiding staff, setting standards in process & defining the scope of testing. You will work closely with the development team and be part of our strong development department which includes electronics hardware, embedded software and mobile & web apps. In addition to manual product testing, you will be involved in other elements of testing such as backend services which support the application, unit testing and cloud applications. The work you do will be crucial to the success of our products from an application, product and services perspective. Key Responsibilities: Own and execute software testing and create test plan documentation for mobile app, web app & REST API's Champion and improve best practices to enhance testing strategies and product quality Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and are testable Contribute to the Continuous Integration pipeline by running component builds Create test stories with input from the specification and input from developers Perform manual testing on our mobile apps such as feature, regression and stress testing Creating and performing automated unit tests on code and API's Perform testing and checking on embedded code Documenting results and working with the developers to resolve issues to root cause. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong problem-solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills Solid knowledge and experience developing test plans and regression test suites Experience of running tests for functionality, usability, performance & REST API's Implementation of test systems and tools Experience with containerised solutions such as Docker Experience with test case management systems such as TestRail etc. Experience with defect management Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and be self-directed Hold ISTQB or equivalent certifications Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline Experience of mentoring and guiding a small team. Desirable Skills/Experience: Experience of unit testing Experience of testing both iOS and Android mobile applications Testing of embedded software in products Generating documentation for both internal and external use Automation Testing (e.g. Appium). Why Join Us? The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment. Hybrid working arrangements. A benefits package including: Pension; Comprehensive healthcare through AXA; 24/7 On-line GP support A share scheme 25 Days Annual Holiday, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays A supportive team culture with regular team events and professional development opportunities Discount schemes including software services discounts Free car parking on-site About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
08/05/2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Software Test Engineer Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time Location: Warwick, UK, hybrid 2-3 days in our Warwick office About the Role: Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a talented Lead Software Test Engineer, to join an award-winning & innovative tech client in Warwick. You will be responsible for testing mobile apps and embedded software, for our client's unique range of products. You will take a lead in our software test team, guiding staff, setting standards in process & defining the scope of testing. You will work closely with the development team and be part of our strong development department which includes electronics hardware, embedded software and mobile & web apps. In addition to manual product testing, you will be involved in other elements of testing such as backend services which support the application, unit testing and cloud applications. The work you do will be crucial to the success of our products from an application, product and services perspective. Key Responsibilities: Own and execute software testing and create test plan documentation for mobile app, web app & REST API's Champion and improve best practices to enhance testing strategies and product quality Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and are testable Contribute to the Continuous Integration pipeline by running component builds Create test stories with input from the specification and input from developers Perform manual testing on our mobile apps such as feature, regression and stress testing Creating and performing automated unit tests on code and API's Perform testing and checking on embedded code Documenting results and working with the developers to resolve issues to root cause. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong problem-solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills Solid knowledge and experience developing test plans and regression test suites Experience of running tests for functionality, usability, performance & REST API's Implementation of test systems and tools Experience with containerised solutions such as Docker Experience with test case management systems such as TestRail etc. Experience with defect management Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and be self-directed Hold ISTQB or equivalent certifications Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline Experience of mentoring and guiding a small team. Desirable Skills/Experience: Experience of unit testing Experience of testing both iOS and Android mobile applications Testing of embedded software in products Generating documentation for both internal and external use Automation Testing (e.g. Appium). Why Join Us? The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment. Hybrid working arrangements. A benefits package including: Pension; Comprehensive healthcare through AXA; 24/7 On-line GP support A share scheme 25 Days Annual Holiday, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays A supportive team culture with regular team events and professional development opportunities Discount schemes including software services discounts Free car parking on-site About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Job Title: Senior Electronics/Firmware Engineer Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time Location: Warwick, UK. Hybrid, 2-3 days in our Warwick office About the Role: Our client is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer with experience of embedded software to work on the electronics and firmware for their innovative range of measurement products. You will be a part of a strong research and development team which includes electronics hardware, embedded software, cloud & backend software and mobile app development. The work you do will be crucial to the success of our client's current and future products in the marketplace. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to future products. This is a hands-on role and would need on-site presence around 3 days per week. Key Responsibilities: Design of robust products from concepts and specifications, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems Bringing your experience to bear with hands on development Oversee PCB design and layout, ensuring best practice and high-quality results Write and specify test plans for hardware verification and production testing Support environmental and EMC testing during qualification Perform circuit analysis including power consumption, component tolerance & reliability Capture and implement design requirements in collaboration with other teams. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience of delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production, preferably with a focus on battery powered, microprocessor-based applications Be technically fluent in hardware with some experience of embedded software Oversight of PCB Design & layout Familiarity with standard interface busses such as SPI, I2C, UART & USB Product development with regards to DFx (design for safety, testability, and manufacturability) Knowledge of test & verification techniques in support of product lifecycle development Experience of using embedded C on microcontrollers A Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience Strong communication skills, both written & verbal. Desirable Skills/Experience: These skills/experience are not mandatory but would be an advantage to candidates able to demonstrate any of the following: Full product life cycle development & management Experience with environmental and EMC testing during qualification Production test development & operation when working with in-house or contract manufacturers Experience with battery powered Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices Some experience of analogue electronics design would be advantageous Technical fluency in any of the following: Mechanical or industrial design; Manufacturing engineering or factory test setups Experience of certification process such as CE, ISED and FCC. Benefits The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment. Hybrid working arrangements. A benefits package including: Pension; Comprehensive healthcare through AXA; 24/7 On-line GP support A share scheme 25 Days Annual Holiday, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays A supportive team culture with regular team events and professional development opportunities Discount schemes including software services discounts Free car parking on-site Please note - our client is unable to provide Visa Sponsorship. You must be eligible to live & work in the UK. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
06/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Electronics/Firmware Engineer Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time Location: Warwick, UK. Hybrid, 2-3 days in our Warwick office About the Role: Our client is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer with experience of embedded software to work on the electronics and firmware for their innovative range of measurement products. You will be a part of a strong research and development team which includes electronics hardware, embedded software, cloud & backend software and mobile app development. The work you do will be crucial to the success of our client's current and future products in the marketplace. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to future products. This is a hands-on role and would need on-site presence around 3 days per week. Key Responsibilities: Design of robust products from concepts and specifications, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems Bringing your experience to bear with hands on development Oversee PCB design and layout, ensuring best practice and high-quality results Write and specify test plans for hardware verification and production testing Support environmental and EMC testing during qualification Perform circuit analysis including power consumption, component tolerance & reliability Capture and implement design requirements in collaboration with other teams. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience of delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production, preferably with a focus on battery powered, microprocessor-based applications Be technically fluent in hardware with some experience of embedded software Oversight of PCB Design & layout Familiarity with standard interface busses such as SPI, I2C, UART & USB Product development with regards to DFx (design for safety, testability, and manufacturability) Knowledge of test & verification techniques in support of product lifecycle development Experience of using embedded C on microcontrollers A Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience Strong communication skills, both written & verbal. Desirable Skills/Experience: These skills/experience are not mandatory but would be an advantage to candidates able to demonstrate any of the following: Full product life cycle development & management Experience with environmental and EMC testing during qualification Production test development & operation when working with in-house or contract manufacturers Experience with battery powered Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices Some experience of analogue electronics design would be advantageous Technical fluency in any of the following: Mechanical or industrial design; Manufacturing engineering or factory test setups Experience of certification process such as CE, ISED and FCC. Benefits The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment. Hybrid working arrangements. A benefits package including: Pension; Comprehensive healthcare through AXA; 24/7 On-line GP support A share scheme 25 Days Annual Holiday, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays A supportive team culture with regular team events and professional development opportunities Discount schemes including software services discounts Free car parking on-site Please note - our client is unable to provide Visa Sponsorship. You must be eligible to live & work in the UK. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
