Quality Control - Materials Reception

NES Fircroft; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards in heavy engineering and maritime operations. The ideal candidate will have quality control experience, proficiency in inspection tools, and a third-level qualification in engineering or related fields. This role involves monitoring quality control procedures, conducting inspections, and liaising with clients and third-party agencies. Applicants should be ready to collaborate in a standard office environment, with potential travel for site inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale fabrication and marine structures is highly desirable.
• Typically requires an undergraduate degree and broad experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor quality control procedures.
• Conduct inspections and verify compliance with standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control experience

Familiarity with industry codes

Good documentation skills

Proficiency in inspection tools

Education

Third level qualification in Quality, Engineering, Marine Engineering or similar

Job description

Job Purpose (high level overview)

To ensure that all engineering, fabrication, installation, and testing activities comply with applicable quality standards, project specifications, classification society rules, and regulatory requirements within heavy engineering or maritime operations.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Implement and monitor quality control procedures for heavy engineering or maritime projects.
• Conduct incoming material inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, QCPs, and method statements.
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards, class rules (ABS, DNV, LR, BV, etc.), and client requirements.
• Inspect welding, machining, fabrication, piping, structural steel, and mechanical assemblies.
• Review and verify WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Monitor surface preparation, coating, blasting, and painting activities.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and tolerance compliance.
• Witness and record NDT activities (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT).
• Coordinate and witness pressure tests, load tests, FAT/SAT, and sea trials where applicable.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, NCRs, and release notes.
• Review and compile Manufacturing Record Books (MRB) / Dossiers.
• Identify quality deviations and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Follow up on closure of NCRs and improvement actions.
• Support internal and external audits, including client and class inspections.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, statutory, and maritime regulations.
• Liaise with clients, surveyors, inspectors, and third‑party agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Quality control experience in heavy engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, oil & gas, or marine fabrication.

Experience with large‑scale fabrication, marine structures, vessels, offshore modules, or heavy machinery is highly desirable.

Familiarity with marine and heavy industry codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, IMO, SOLAS).

Proficiency in inspection tools and measuring instruments.

Good documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Education and Experience

Third level qualification in Quality, Engineering, Marine Engineering or similar.

Typically requires an undergraduate degree and broad experience or equivalent.

Working Environment

Standard Office Environment. May be required to travel and/or have overnight trips. Hours worked may exceed regular schedule.

Physical Effort: Little chance of injury. Duties may involve sitting, standing, keyboarding with frequent flexible breaks.

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.