Quality Engineer

Project Quality Control Engineer
Location: North West UK (Site / Hybrid)
Sector: Nuclear / Highly Regulated Industries

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Quality Control Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on providing independent quality input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.

• Review enquiry, tender, and contract documentation in line with customer quality requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to define inspection and quality expectations
• Support engineering teams to ensure design deliverables incorporate quality control requirements
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation (e.g. QCPs, WPS, NDT procedures)
• Attend supplier kick-off meetings to communicate project quality expectations
• Develop and assign inspection scopes for Quality Inspectors
• Plan and execute inspection activities, including:
  • Risk assessments prior to inspection
  • Equipment inspections
  • Witnessing NDT, FATs, and functional testing
• Review and endorse project documentation (e.g. NDT reports, weld records, EC&I test packs)
• Manage inspection reporting and ensure timely completion
• Review Life Time Records (LTRs) and final documentation dossiers
• Support final release of equipment
• Provide advice on quality risks and support issue resolution
• Participate in project and handover meetings
• Support supplier assessments and audits
• Manage and close out non-conformances
• Contribute to project quality planning and documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal quality management systems and procedures

• Experience within nuclear, oil & gas, or other highly regulated industries
• Strong background in:
  • Fabrication and welding processes
  • NDT techniques
  • Mechanical inspection
  • Electrical and instrumentation systems
• Experience with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, and testing of engineered systems
• Experience reviewing material certification and technical documentation

• Good understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards
• HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (preferred)
• Welding inspection qualification such as CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2 (WI)
• Auditor training (desirable)

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and within project teams
• High attention to detail and reporting accuracy
• Customer-focused mindset
• Commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement