Electrical QA/QC

NRL; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization in the regulated sector seeks an Electrical Quality Engineer to support compliance on a long-term nuclear framework project in the UK. The successful candidate will conduct inspections on electrical systems, verify installations, and ensure documentation accuracy. Candidates should have experience in electrical inspection within regulated environments and relevant qualifications. This role offers an excellent hourly rate and stable long-term employment, fostering skill development in nuclear QA/QC processes.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Long-term stability

Supportive environment

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical inspection or QA/QC within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and inspection techniques.
• Experience with QA documentation including ITPs and LTRs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical inspections across systems and equipment.
• Verify electrical installations including testing activities.
• Coordinate electrical work packs and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Electrical inspection

QA/QC

Attention to detail

Independent work

Confident communication

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC preferred)

Tools

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

About the Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Electrical Quality Engineer to join a respected organisation operating within a regulated sector. This role offers the chance to work on a major long-term project, supporting critical electrical inspection and quality assurance activities across a high-profile nuclear framework.

The position is ideal for someone with a strong electrical inspection or QA/QC background who values precision, thrives in a structured environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, compliant work within a highly regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the delivery of electrical quality assurance and inspection requirements to ensure full compliance with project standards, specifications, and nuclear governance. Typical duties will include:

• Conducting electrical inspections across systems, installations, and equipment.
• Verifying electrical installations including cable containment, cabling, terminations, earthing, bonding, and testing activities (continuity, insulation resistance, functional testing).
• Inspecting panels, switchboards, MCCs, and instrumentation installations including loop checks.
• Reviewing and verifying documentation such as ITPs, LTRs, quality plans, inspection records, and electrical test sheets.
• Coordinating electrical work packs and ensuring all required documentation is accurate and complete.
• Recording inspection findings, producing detailed reports, and communicating outcomes to engineering and quality teams.
• Supporting the management of non-conformances, corrective actions, and surveillance activities.
• Ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, Quality, and site regulations and procedures.
• Liaising with contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear and consistent electrical quality expectations.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of quality documentation for lifetime records compliance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in electrical inspection or electrical QA/QC within a regulated or high-integrity environment.
• Electrical Engineering or E&I qualification (HNC preferred) or relevant equivalent background.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, installations, and inspection/testing techniques.
• Experience with ITPs, LTRs, quality plans, NCRs, and associated QA documentation.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification (advantageous).
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams.
• Knowledge of electrical industry standards (e.g., BS 7671, IEC standards) is desirable.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Opportunity to work on a major, long-term nuclear framework with a highly regarded client.
• Excellent hourly rate and long-term stability (12 months+).
• Engaging and varied electrical QA/QC scope within a specialist sector.
• Supportive environment with strong electrical, engineering, and quality leadership.
• Opportunity to further develop skills in high-integrity electrical inspection and nuclear QA/QC processes.

📍 Location: Seascale and Whitehaven

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.