Junior Quality Engineer

ALTEN; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is supporting a major nuclear infrastructure programme near Hinkley Point C, seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure quality standards across project teams and suppliers. The role focuses on QMS deployment, ISO 9001/ISO 19443 compliance, audits, and continuous improvement within highly regulated environments.

The ideal candidate has 5–9 years in QA/Compliance, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience with QMS and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years’ experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, or Compliance role.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar recognised quality standards.
• Experience in regulated or safety‑critical industries (nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail, oil & gas, or similar).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using SharePoint and collaborative platforms.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience in the nuclear sector.
• Familiarity with ISO 19443.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, or Atlassian tools.
• Experience supporting supplier quality or audit programmes.
• Understanding of working in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Quality planning, inspection co-ordination and test plan writing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 19443, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and support internal and supplier audits.
• Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support project teams in implementing quality processes and best practice.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams.
• Produce reports and quality documentation using MS Office and reporting tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the programme.
• Work with EPC’s.

Skills

Quality engineering

QMS

ISO 9001

Regulated industries

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Atlassian tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

We are supporting a major nuclear infrastructure programme based near Hinkley Point C, delivered by one of the UK’s leading energy organisations.

This opportunity is ideal for a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance professional with experience working in regulated or safety‑critical environments, supporting compliance, governance, and continuous improvement across complex engineering projects.

You will play a key role ensuring quality standards are maintained across project teams and suppliers, supporting one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support deployment and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Quality Planning, inspection co‑ordination and test plan writing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 19443, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct and support internal and supplier audits
• Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Support project teams in implementing quality processes and best practice
• Interface with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams
• Produce reports and quality documentation using Microsoft Office and reporting tools
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the programme
• Work with EPC’s

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 5–9 years’ experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, or Compliance role
• Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar recognised quality standards
• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical industries (nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail, oil & gas, or similar)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience using SharePoint and collaborative platforms

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Experience in the nuclear sector

• Familiarity with ISO 19443
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, or Atlassian tools
• Experience supporting supplier quality or audit programmes
• Understanding of working in highly regulated environments

Additional Information

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team building
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.