Quality Control Engineer

Land and Sea Resources Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Land & Sea Resources Limited seeks an experienced Quality Control Engineer/Inspector to oversee civil quality on a major nuclear capital programme in Plymouth. You will join the Quality Control Department and provide project-wide quality oversight across the lifecycle, including inspections, documentation and release activities.

The role requires civil construction experience, the ability to obtain SC clearance, and a civil engineering background.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality and/or inspection within construction projects.
• Previous experience in civil construction.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.
• Ability to understand civil standards, specifications and technical drawings.
• Civil Engineering qualification or suitable relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out QC inspections in accordance with specifications and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Attending Kick-Off Meetings and Pre-Inspection Production Meetings where required.
• Monitoring compliance with approved procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs and technical requirements.
• Reviewing drawings and ensuring dimensional reports verify critical parameters.
• Witnessing inspection, testing, Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Ensuring inspection and test equipment is appropriately calibrated and compliant with contractual requirements.
• Ensuring inspection findings are reported, corrected and verified.
• Producing daily and weekly Inspection Reports and reporting progress to the Quality Engineer / Quality Manager.
• Ensuring Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs) are generated and verified throughout manufacturing and site activities.
• Carrying out Final Inspection and issuing Certificates of Release where required.
• Completing Contract Close Out Reports where applicable.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Civil construction

SC clearance

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Control Engineer/Inspector – Plymouth

Land & Sea Resources are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Control Engineer/Inspector to join a major nuclear capital programme based at Devonport, Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer/Inspector in Plymouth to join a Quality Control Department and provide civil quality oversight across the full project lifecycle.

Role: Quality Control Engineer/Inspector

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Sector: Nuclear / Civil / Construction

Shift: 4 days on / 4 days off

Hours: 7:00pm – 5:30am once moved onto nights

Initial shift: First month on days before moving onto nights

Clearance: Ability to obtain SC Clearance

Pay and Benefits

• Monday–Thursday: 1.33x rate
• Friday–Sunday: 2x rate
• Expenses claimable on top of the rate
• South-based candidates preferred, although candidates further afield may be considered

The Quality Control Engineer/Inspector will provide project civil oversight of quality-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out QC inspections in accordance with specifications and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Attending Kick-Off Meetings and Pre-Inspection Production Meetings where required.
• Monitoring compliance with approved procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs and technical requirements.
• Reviewing drawings and ensuring dimensional reports verify critical parameters.
• Witnessing inspection, testing, Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Ensuring inspection and test equipment is appropriately calibrated and compliant with contractual requirements.
• Ensuring inspection findings are reported, corrected and verified.
• Producing daily and weekly Inspection Reports and reporting progress to the Quality Engineer / Quality Manager.
• Ensuring Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs) are generated and verified throughout manufacturing and site activities.
• Carrying out Final Inspection and issuing Certificates of Release where required.
• Completing Contract Close Out Reports where applicable.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in quality and/or inspection within construction projects.
• Previous experience in civil construction.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.
• Ability to understand civil standards, specifications and technical drawings.
• Civil Engineering qualification or suitable relevant experience.

Desirable Experience

• Nuclear or MOD experience.
• Experience working on large, complex construction projects.
• ISO 9001 Auditor qualification.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or similar.
• CSCS Card.
• Microsoft Office experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer/Inspector to work on a major nuclear programme at Devonport in Plymouth.

The Quality Control Engineer/Inspector role in Plymouth offers an attractive 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern, enhanced rates for weekend working and expenses on top of the rate.