Lead Quality Engineer – Defence/Nuclear Projects

Millbank; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Scheme

Equal opportunities employer

Inclusive recruitment process

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Aldermaston is seeking a Quality Engineer to uphold client quality standards across design, construction, and handover on a major defence project. You will manage the quality management system, coordinate with site teams, oversee supply chain performance, and support third‑party audits.

You will generate and review key documents such as Inspection and Test Plans and Quality Plans, lead client feedback, and drive continuous improvement with minimal supervision while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within defence or civil nuclear environments.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and audit processes, including third‑party audits.
• Expertise in managing supply chain quality, supplier assessments, and audits.
• Strong background in developing quality procedures, work instructions, and project quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks effectively, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques, and excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance across the full project lifecycle from design through handover.
• Manage the quality management system and coordinate with construction teams.
• Oversee supply chain performance and support third‑party audits.
• Generate and review documents such as Inspection and Test Plans and Quality Plans.
• Conduct internal and external audits and lead the client feedback process.

Skills

Quality Engineer

ISO 9001 auditing

Supply chain quality

Audit processes

Quality documentation

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Aldermaston is seeking a Quality Engineer to uphold client quality standards across design, construction, and handover on a major defence project. You will manage the quality management system, coordinate with site teams, oversee supply chain performance, and support third‑party audits.

You will generate and review key documents such as Inspection and Test Plans and Quality Plans, lead client feedback, and drive continuous improvement with minimal supervision while