Quality Engineer

People with Energy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance

Parental programmes

Job summary

People with Energy is recruiting a Quality Engineer for the nuclear sector to join a growing team delivering major programmes across the UK. You will support project quality plans, audits and supplier management while ensuring safety-critical standards are met across engineering, procurement, manufacturing and construction.

The role offers excellent career progression, competitive salaries, strong job security, and opportunities to work on nationally significant projects with a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance/control within nuclear or safety-critical industry.
• QA/QC across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and quality management systems.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supply-chain quality.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Quality Control Plans and Quality Execution Plans.
• Ensure suppliers and contractors meet quality, contractual and safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, surveillance activities, witness points and testing programmes.
• Support supplier audits and monitor corrective actions.
• Review manufacturing, construction and quality documentation.
• Maintain quality records, including LTQRs, ITPs and handover documentation.
• Monitor non-conformances, quality issues and lessons learned.
• Report quality performance and metrics to project stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, contractors and inspection bodies.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Supplier quality & audits

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering/science

Job description

QUALITY ENGINEER - NUCLEAR ENERGY

Make a meaningful contribution to the future of nuclear energy, working on complex, safety-critical projects that support energy security and Net Zero.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a growing nuclear team delivering major programmes across the UK and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, supporting safe, high-quality delivery while developing your career within a collaborative and technically driven environment. You will work closely with project teams, suppliers and contractors, helping maintain rigorous quality standards across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Project Quality Control Plans and Quality Execution Plans.
• Ensure suppliers and contractors meet quality, contractual and safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, surveillance activities, witness points and testing programmes.
• Support supplier audits and monitor corrective actions.
• Review manufacturing, construction and quality documentation.
• Maintain quality records, including LTQRs, ITPs and handover documentation.
• Monitor non-conformances, quality issues and lessons learned.
• Report quality performance and metrics to project stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, contractors and inspection bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in quality assurance/control within nuclear or another safety-critical industry.
• Strong QA/QC experience across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and quality management systems.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supply-chain quality.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, science or a related discipline.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

The nuclear sector offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects while building a long-term career in an industry focused on safety, innovation and energy security.

• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Competitive market rates for permanent roles.
• Strong job security within a growing sector.
• Exposure to major nuclear programmes.
• Opportunities to work on technically complex projects.
• Support for professional development and memberships.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, delivering complex programmes across science, security and sustainability. Their UK nuclear team is focused on supporting the future of nuclear power through innovation, collaboration and high-quality project delivery. Employees are encouraged to develop their careers within a supportive and diverse environment where integrity, ambition and technical excellence are valued.