Assistant Quality Engineer

Jacobs; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Assistant Quality Engineer to join the Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team. This pivotal role involves supporting quality management across project portfolios and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. The position offers mentorship and development opportunities within a leading engineering firm committed to sustainability and innovation in the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• Completed BE EN ISO9001 Internal Auditor Training.
• Proven proficiency in auditing and surveillance.
• Experience in Quality Management practices in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Engineers in promoting quality best practices.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Develop relationships and maintain effective networks.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Quality Management

Education

HNC in a Technical Discipline

Job description

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Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program, which includes matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Jacobs is recruiting for an Assistant Quality Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK.

This is a crucial role within our project and engineering portfolio, which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be supported and mentored by experienced quality engineering management professionals within Jacobs and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your management and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects.

Hartlepool power station was first connected to the grid on 1 August 1983, generating over 258 TWh of zero-carbon electricity. This is enough power to meet the needs of every home in the North East for 55 years and has saved the UK millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions.

At a time of nuclear resurgence, working for Jacobs offers a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within an operational environment, while also looking ahead to future potential opportunities in nuclear new build or decommissioning and deconstruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Engineers in supporting quality matters within portfolios and project delivery teams, promoting best practices that foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system, recommending improvements to ensure project activities comply with relevant procedures and QA requirements. Responsible to the client PPM or equivalent Group Head, with functional responsibilities to the client Quality Lead.
• Work within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture.
• Demonstrate good communication and organizational skills, developing relationships and maintaining effective networks.

Requirements

• HNC in a Technical Discipline or equivalent.
• Recognized BE EN ISO9001 Internal Auditor Training completed.
• Proven proficiency in auditing and surveillance of client and contractor activities.
• Awareness of Site Licence requirements on quality assurance and compliance arrangements.
• Proficiency in Quality Management standards and guidelines, including current versions of BS EN ISO9001.
• Experience in Quality Management practices, methods, and processes, ideally within project quality in regulated environments.