Project Quality Engineer - Nuclear

Westlakes Recruit Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlakes Recruit Limited is seeking a Project Quality Engineer for a leading nuclear/engineering organisation. The role is based in Bristol with regular UK travel across project sites, manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

You will support the Project Quality Manager to maintain high standards of quality, compliance and safety, embedding a Right First Time culture. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or related field, experience in regulated environments, and strong

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong communication and Excel proficiency.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain project quality processes across nuclear, manufacturing, construction and supplier environments.
• Monitor manufacturing and installation activities for compliance with specs and standards.
• Support inspection, NDT and dimensional checks and maintain quality records.
• Ensure adherence to approved procedures, including ITPs.
• Identify quality issues and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Monitor project quality KPIs and report performance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, construction and quality teams on lean initiatives.
• Visit suppliers and project sites to assess quality and process performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Quality Engineer - Nuclear

Location: Bristol with UK travel

Sector: Nuclear / Engineering / Manufacturing / Construction

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Westlakes Recruit is supporting a leading engineering and nuclear organisation with the appointment of a Project Quality Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused engineer to support the delivery of major nuclear projects, working across project, manufacturing, construction and supplier environments.

You will support the Project Quality Manager in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and safety, while helping to embed a Right First Time culture across project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of project quality processes.
• Monitor manufacturing and installation activities to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Support inspection, testing, NDT and dimensional checks, including associated quality records.
• Ensure projects follow approved procedures, including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify quality issues proactively and support effective resolution and continuous improvement.
• Monitor project quality KPIs and prepare performance reports.
• Provide feedback to project teams and management on quality performance and concerns.
• Support the implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing, construction and quality teams.
• Visit suppliers and project sites to assess quality and process performance.
• Support the development of a strong nuclear safety and quality culture.

About You

We are looking for a quality-focused engineer with experience within nuclear, manufacturing, engineering, construction or another highly regulated environment.

Essential

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Experience implementing quality programmes and processes.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 19443.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable

• UK nuclear experience.
• Knowledge of RCC-M requirements.
• Nuclear new build experience.
• Knowledge of modern welding procedures.
• Experience with NDT and inspection activities.
• French language skills.

Why Join?

You will join a growing organisation operating across major nuclear programmes, with the opportunity to develop your career within a technically demanding and highly regulated environment.

The role provides exposure across project delivery, manufacturing, construction, suppliers and clients, offering an excellent platform to develop your nuclear quality experience.

Build quality. Support nuclear safety. Deliver right first time.

Location & Travel

The role is based in Bristol, with regular travel required across the UK to project sites, manufacturing facilities, suppliers and customer locations.