QA/QC Engineer

Smart 4 EPC; Royston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC in Royston, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to support a major mechanical and piping project. You will ensure quality requirements are met across construction, focusing on documentation, inspection, welding, NDT and material compliance.

You will prepare Quality Plans and ITPs, review supplier and subcontractor QA/QC documentation, coordinate certifications, liaise with welding engineers and site teams, and maintain accurate records while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Experience as QA/QC Engineer on mechanical, piping or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of ITPs, Quality Plans and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with welding, NDT, material certification and traceability.
• Experience coordinating third-party inspectors and client QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Quality Plans, ITPs and QA/QC documentation.
• Provide quality support to engineering and construction teams.
• Review supplier and subcontractor Quality Plans and ITPs.
• Coordinate material certification, welding, NDT and inspection requirements.
• Liaise with Welding Engineers, Project Engineers and site teams.
• Coordinate inspections with third-party inspectors and clients.
• Monitor quality performance against project KPIs.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Raise and manage quality issues and continuous improvement actions.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure project activities comply with specifications, standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Welding & NDT

Inspection Planning

Site Execution

Regulatory Compliance

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

CSWIP/PCN/NDT Certification

Valid Safety Passport

Job description

QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical & Piping

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to support a major industrial mechanical and piping project.

The role will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements are met throughout construction, with a strong focus on documentation, inspection, welding, NDT and material compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Quality Plans, ITPs and QA/QC documentation.
• Provide quality support to engineering and construction teams.
• Review supplier and subcontractor Quality Plans and ITPs.
• Coordinate material certification, welding, NDT and inspection requirements.
• Liaise with Welding Engineers, Project Engineers and site teams.
• Coordinate inspections with third-party inspectors and clients.
• Monitor quality performance against project KPIs.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Raise and manage quality issues and continuous improvement actions.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure project activities comply with specifications, standards and quality requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a QA/QC Engineer within mechanical, piping or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, Quality Plans and inspection processes.
• Knowledge of welding, NDT, material certification and traceability.
• Experience working with third-party inspectors and client QA teams.
• Strong understanding of construction quality requirements.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a site-based project environment.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, chemical, process or other highly regulated industries is advantageous.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant QA/QC experience will be considered.
• Relevant quality/inspection qualifications such as CSWIP, PCN, NDT or equivalent are advantageous.
• Valid Safety Passport required