Lead Quality Inspector

Framatome; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nuclear training

25 days annual leave

8% pension contribution

Private health care

EAP – Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector in Avonmouth to drive inspection activities across projects in a safety‑critical, nuclear environment. You will lead a team of inspectors, ensure compliance with customer specs, and coordinate welded and dimensional inspections in accordance with ITPs and procedures.

The role requires CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection, PCN L2 Dye Pen qualification, and 5+ years’ relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection required.
• PCN L2 Dye Pen qualification or CSWIP equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quality Inspector in a regulated environment.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and fabrication/welding.
• Knowledge of quality tools and systems (Six Sigma, Lean, EFQA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and co-ordinate inspection activities per schedules and priorities.
• Attend daily action briefings to align with other departments.
• Ensure compliance to customer/product specs via rigorous inspections.
• Perform visual and dye-penetrant inspection of welds per specs.
• Conduct dimensional inspection and verify drawings.
• Coordinate inspectors for incoming materials approvals and testing.
• Coordinate for in-process production approvals and communicate adjustments.
• Approve finished products after inspection and manage rework decisions.
• Maintain surveillance in line with ITPs and document results.
• Keep measurement equipment calibrated and maintained.
• Maintain safe, compliant working environment per standards and regulations.

Skills

CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection

PCN L2 Dye Pen

5+ years Quality Inspector

Dimensional inspection

Fabrication / Welding knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Leadership experience

PCN L2 RI / Radiographic

Education

Non-Degree Program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Opening Title

Lead Quality Inspector

Job type

Non fixed term

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear FutureFramatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 21,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.Whether you're an experienced Welder, Fabricator, Plater, Inspector, or other skilled trades professional, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects while developing your career within a supportive and growing organisation.

We are seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role will support the delivery of key projects within the nuclear sector, working in a safety-focused environment where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Monitoring and co-ordination inspection activities related to their team ensuring prioritisation as per schedules and objectives.
• Attendance of DAB (Daily Action Brief) meetings to ensure alignment with other departments and priorities.
• Ensure compliance to customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections.
• Carry out visual and dye-penetrant inspection of welds in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures.
• Carry out dimensional inspection of products ensuring compliance to drawing requirements.
• Co-ordination of Quality Inspectors for approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and reporting unacceptable materials.
• Co-ordination of Quality Inspectors for approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to Quality Inspection Manager.
• Approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for rework; confirming rework.
• Coordinate surveillance and inspection requirements in line with applicable Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Dealing with document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarising rework and waste.
• Keeping measurement equipment in working condition by following operating instructions; calling for repairs.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Profile

What are we looking for?

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• CSWIP Level 2 (3.1) Welding Inspection (essential).
• PCN L2 Dye Pen or CSWIP equivalent (essential).
• 5+ years proven relevant experience as a Quality Inspector (essential).
• Experience in dimensional inspection (essential).
• Knowledge of Fabrication / Welding (essential).
• PCN L2 RI/Radiographic Interpretation (desirable).
• Experience with leading/managing others, utilising good decision making skills.
• Knowledge of Quality tools and systems e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, EFQA etc.
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Experience leading investigations / problem solving.
• High level of competence in MS Office products.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous.
• Questioning attitude.
• The ability to work with a low level of supervision and intervention
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.

Trainings and development :

• Pressure Water Reactor (PWR) knowledge and experience.
• Leadership and Management training.
• Nuclear Safety.
• Further inspection qualifications.

What's In It For You?

• Nuclear standard training for career progression
• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required before employment begins.

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Non-Degree Program

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Background checking required ?

Non

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

Reference number

2026-27928

Publication date

10/1/2026