Quality Control Technician (Sizewell C)

EDF Energy; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to support the Sizewell C nuclear project. You will lead quality control activities on site, applying technical expertise and leadership to safeguard product and process quality.

You will champion H&S in line with NNB and Heidelberg Materials UK standards, ensure EDF site procedures, perform lab and field testing, review results, supervise junior staff, and report findings to contractors and clients.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card required for construction sites.
• Triple Bar Clearance necessary for Nuclear New Build.
• SSSTS training credential required for supervisory roles.
• NVQ or relevant technical qualification.
• Level 1 Award training completed.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, combining technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for quality.
• Champion a strong H&S culture aligned with NNB and Heidelberg Materials UK standards.
• Ensure full compliance with EDF regulations and site procedures.
• Proactively report Near Misses and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Conduct laboratory and on-site testing (slump, compressive strength, aggregate sampling).
• Analyse data and ensure compliance with BS EN / ASTM standards.
• Review and validate test results and batch tickets against specifications.
• Inspect incoming materials (cement, aggregates, admixtures).
• Monitor deliveries and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Maintain strict quality standards across all products.
• Supervise and support junior technicians; provide training and guidance.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Maintain accurate test records, logs, and calibration data.
• Produce clear reports for internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Raise NCRs and quality alerts where required.
• Work closely with EDF contractors, technical teams, and operations.
• Support site investigations and material issue resolution.
• Build strong working relationships across all stakeholders.

Education

CSCS Card (Construction Sites)

Triple Bar Clearance (Nuclear New Build)

SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)

NVQ or relevant technical qualification

Level 1 Award training

Evidence of right to work in the UK

Job description

Quality Control Technician (Sizewell C)

Heidelberg Materials

Sizewell C

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Quality Control Technician (QCT) to play a vital role at Sizewell C, supporting one of the UK's most significant nuclear new build projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior QCT, you’ll lead from the front, combining technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for quality.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong H&S culture aligned with NNB and Heidelberg Materials UK standards
• Ensure full compliance with EDF regulations and site procedures
• Proactively report Near Misses and challenge unsafe behaviours

Testing & Quality Control

• Conduct laboratory and on-site testing (slump, compressive strength, aggregate sampling)
• Analyse data and ensure compliance with BS EN / ASTM standards
• Review and validate test results and batch tickets against specifications

Material Inspection

• Inspect incoming materials (cement, aggregates, admixtures)
• Monitor deliveries and report any discrepancies immediately
• Maintain strict quality standards across all products
• Supervise and support junior technicians
• Provide training, guidance, and technical expertise
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate test records, logs, and calibration data
• Produce clear reports for internal teams, contractors, and clients
• Raise NCRs and quality alerts where required
• Work closely with EDF contractors, technical teams, and operations
• Support site investigations and material issue resolution
• Build strong working relationships across all stakeholders

Qualifications

• CSCS Card (Construction Sites)
• Triple Bar Clearance (Nuclear New Build)
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
• NVQ or relevant technical qualification
• Level 1 Award training
• Evidence of right to work in the UK

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.