Project Quality Engineer / Electrical

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Quality Engineer for a contract role in the UK. The role offers up to £57 per hour and involves ensuring quality compliance in construction activities. Key responsibilities include supporting QC activities, managing documentation, conducting audits, and liaising with clients. Strong experience in regulated construction environments and active SC Clearance are essential. This is a long-term contract on a prestigious project. Join a highly professional, safety-critical environment.

Benefits

Long-term contract

Work on prestigious projects

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Experience in construction quality within regulated environments.
• Confident in dealing with clients and third-party assurance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Support QC activities and ensure timely documentation.
• Compile LTRs, check sheets and ITPs.
• Undertake QC sign-offs and liaise with BV.
• Conduct site audits and produce reports.
• Provide weekly quality updates to the Quality Lead.

Skills

Construction quality expertise

Strong documentation skills

Audit management experience

Client interfacing skills

Job description

Project Quality Engineer/Electrical - Contract
AWE Burghfield
Up to £57 per hour -Outside IR35
SC Clearance Required

The Role

As Project Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring quality compliance across construction activities, supporting the Construction Manager and interfacing closely with the client, Consultancies and wider quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support QC activities, ensuring documentation is available in a timely manner for sign-off and BV activities
• Compile LTRs, Orbit check sheets and ITPs, ensuring all documentation is concurrent
• Ensure all procedures are followed in line with company and client requirements
• Raise NOIs and liaise with BV as required
• Undertake QC sign-off where applicable
• Support and assist the Construction Manager in delivery of the construction phase
• Liaise directly with the client on quality matters
• Assist with NCRs and concessions, supporting timely close-out of internal and external NCRs
• Ensure Lessons From Experience (LFE) are shared with relevant stakeholders
• Analyse failures and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Provide weekly quality updates to the Quality Lead
• Carry out site audits, close out findings, produce audit reports and define corrective/preventative actions
• Support client audits and NIS Chorley audits
• Provide feedback to the Head of Quality (Chorley)
• Update goods‑inwards and acceptance documentation
• Liaise with EHS to ensure all activities are covered by appropriate SSoW
• Support P2C reviews, progress tracking and forecasting
• Review and maintain ITPs, ensuring they are up to date and signed off
• Ensure QC1 items are managed and stored in line with quality requirements
• Maintain full compliance with company procedures and policies
• Represent NIS Ltd professionally at all times
• Attend weekly package meetings and NIS meetings as required

Requirements

• Active SC Clearance (essential)
• Strong experience in construction quality within regulated environments (nuclear, MOD, defence or similar)
• Confident interfacing with clients, inspectors and third‑party assurance bodies
• Strong documentation, audit and NCR management experience

What's on Offer

• Up to £57 per hour
• Long‑term contract on a prestigious AWE project
• Work within a highly professional, safety‑critical environment