QC Engineer

Matchtech; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a QC Engineer for on-site work at the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. You will conduct inspections, quality surveillance, and oversee NDT activities to ensure compliance with the Project Quality Plan and ITPs in a high-integrity nuclear setting.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will validate welding procedures, review Lifetime Records, audit suppliers, manage NCRs, and maintain SQEP documentation while liaising with sub-contractors, site managers, and client

Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification is required.
• PCN Level 2 in MPI/UT/RI is highly desirable.
• Formal qualifications in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement PQP and ITPs across site activities.
• Welding procedures, qualification records, and NDT surveillance must meet contract standards.
• Review test/calibration equipment for compliance with project standards.
• Finalize Lifetime Records (LTRs) and manage document control for client review.
• Audit suppliers and manage NCRs; maintain Approved Supplier List.
• Interface with sub-contractors, site managers, and client representatives to ensure quality with construction progress.

Skills

NDT techniques

Welding procedures

Quality surveillance

Documentation control

Education

CSWIP 3.1

PCN Level 2 (MPI/UT/RI)

QA/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

QC Engineer

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset, England (On-Site)

Job Type: Full-time

Security Clearance: UK Background Check / Vetting Required

About the Client:

Our client is an international leader in industrial process design, fabrication, piping, and construction management. With a strong presence in high-specification sectors such as nuclear, energy, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industry, they are renowned for delivering complex, high-integrity mechanical and piping systems.

They operate with a strong emphasis on operational satisfaction, quality assurance, safety, and employee development, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving across all project delivery teams.

About the Opportunity:

This role is based directly on-site at the landmark Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project in Somerset.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the QC Engineer will conduct inspections, quality surveillance, and non‑destructive testing (NDT) oversight in strict accordance with the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). You will play a vital role in validating welding procedures, reviewing Lifetime Records (LTRs), auditing sub‑contractors, and ensuring all fabrication and mechanical works comply with rigorous nuclear specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control, Inspections & Testing

• Plan Implementation: Ensure the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are written, aligned with project requirements, and rigorously implemented across site activities.
• Welding & NDT Surveillance: Review and verify that welding procedures, qualification records, and non‑destructive testing meet code and contractual standards.
• Equipment Verification: Review test and calibration equipment to guarantee full compliance with project and company standards.

Documentation, Certification & LTRs

• Lifetime Records (LTRs): Conduct final reviews of all fabrication, assembly, and quality documentation prior to formal submission to the main client.
• Document Control: Issue required quality documentation to Document Control for formal client review and approval.
• Personnel Competency Files: Collate and maintain up‑to‑date SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) records for project personnel.

Supply Chain, Audits & Non‑Conformance

• Auditing & NCRs: Conduct internal and external audits of work packages, suppliers, and sub‑contractors. Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), analyse root causes, and ensure timely closure.
• Approved Supplier List: Maintain and evaluate documentation for the Approved Supplier Listing, reviewing quality questionnaires and supporting compliance records.
• Stakeholder Interface: Act as a key quality interface, liaising directly with sub‑contractors, site managers, and client representatives to ensure quality processes run concurrently with construction progress.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications & Technical Certifications

• CSWIP 3.1: Minimum requirement (Welding Inspector certification).
• PCN Level 2 Certifications: Qualifications in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), or Radiographic Interpretation (RI) are highly desirable.
• Education & Training: Formal qualifications in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Requirements & Experience

• Welding Procedures: Advanced working knowledge of modern welding procedures, joint specifications, and NDT techniques within high‑integrity industrial environments.
• Quality Management Systems: Proven experience conducting quality surveillance, site audits, and managing NCR processes on major industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Documentation Rigour: Demonstrated track record of managing Lifetime Records (LTRs), quality packages, and supplier compliance files.
• Industry Sector: Background in nuclear, power generation, heavy piping, or high‑hazard regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across site managers, sub‑contractors, and client representatives.
• Detail‑Oriented: Exceptional precision and thoroughness when reviewing complex fabrication, NDT, and quality documentation