Construction Quality Engineer

AWE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Construction Quality Engineer to ensure quality compliance on a major new build project. This full-time site-based role offers the opportunity to oversee construction and installation activities to meet high standards. Candidates should have robust construction experience and familiarity with regulated industries, preferably with SC Clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanical AP, commissioning engineer, or clerk of works.
• Strong construction/site experience required.
• Proven standards management ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance oversight during construction phases.
• Ensure construction activities meet required standards.
• Support mechanical systems installation and commissioning.

Skills

Quality assurance oversight

Standards enforcement

Mechanical systems commissioning

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated industry knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Quality Engineer to support a major new build project at AWE Aldermaston. This is a full-time site-based role (no hybrid working), offering the opportunity to play a key part in one of the UK's most high-profile and secure infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance oversight during the construction and commissioning phases.
• Act as a Clerk of Works-style presence on site, ensuring that construction and installation activities meet required standards and specifications.
• Support mechanical systems installation and commissioning, including documentation, verification, and sign-off.
• Engage with project engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to drive quality compliance across all build activities.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and associated documentation.

Qualifications

• Background as a mechanical AP, commissioning engineer, or clerk of works with demonstrable quality assurance experience.
• Strong construction/site experience (not just welding or fabrication inspection).
• Proven ability to manage and enforce standards across contractors and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries is highly advantageous.
• SC Clearance is ideal; candidates must be eligible to obtain it.