Project Quality Control Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is recruiting a Project Quality Assurance/Quality Engineer to manage project quality planning, supplier assurance and verification across the lifecycle. The role ensures compliance with contract and regulatory requirements while coordinating with customers, project teams and suppliers.

Key duties include preparation of Quality Plans and ITPs, overseeing supplier quality, conducting verification activities, and maintaining quality records through to handover.

Qualifications

• Proven background in project QA / quality engineering in a highly regulated environment (Nuclear highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge and application of ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality planning and verification (Quality Plans, ITPs, inspections, evidence capture, handover docs).
• Experience with suppliers/subcontractors and interfacing with customers; strong written and verbal communication; stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to confirm quality requirements and translate into project quality arrangements.
• Support project quality planning, including preparation and maintenance of quality docs (Quality Plans, ITPs, hold points).
• Review supplier quality arrangements and documentation (QCPs, weld schedules, NDT procedures).
• Attend supply chain kick-off, contract review and handover meetings; ensure quality requirements are understood.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Education

HNC in engineering

EITB NVQ/apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are supporting a key client in the Nuclear/Defence sectorwho is looking to recruit a Project Quality Assurance / Quality Engineer to manage and deliver project quality planning, supplier assurance and verification activities across the project lifecycle.

The role is focused on ensuring compliance with contract, regulatory and client requirements — working closely with customers, project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with customers to confirm quality requirements/expectations and translate these into workable project quality arrangements.
• Support project quality planning, including preparation and maintenance of project quality documentation (e.g. Quality Plans, ITPs, hold points) and, where required, the drafting of project-specific procedures / local work instructions.
• Review supplier quality arrangements and manufacturing/inspection documentation (e.g. QCPs, weld schedules, NDT procedures) in line with project and client requirements.
• Attend supply chain kick-off meetings, contract review and handover meetings, ensuring quality requirements are understood and embedded.
• Plan, arrange and carry out verification activities such as vendor surveillance and inspection assignments (including liaison with customer inspection personnel where required).
• Complete risk assessments prior to inspection/verification activity taking place.
• Witness and verify key activities (e.g. functional testing), ensuring objective evidence is captured.
• Review and endorse quality records throughout the contract lifecycle (e.g. inspection reports, test packs, certification, supporting quality documentation).
• Produce timely reporting and support compilation/review of Lifetime Records / data dossiers through to final handover.
• Support effective management of risks, issues and non-conformances, driving timely corrective actions and closure.
• Ensure compliance with company QMS and HSE policies at all times.

Essential experience / knowledge:

• Proven background in project QA / quality engineering within a highly regulated environment (Nuclear highly desirable).
• Strong working knowledge and application of ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality planning and verification (e.g. Quality Plans, ITPs, inspections, objective evidence capture, handover documentation).
• Experience working with suppliers/subcontractors and interfacing with customers. Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident stakeholder management.
• T literate (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Desirable:

• HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering-related discipline.
• Apprenticeship background supported by EITB NVQs.
• Auditor training.
• Exposure to fabrication/welding/NDT/FAT activities in support of project delivery.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business