Quality Engineer

VINCI Construction; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Technical Services & Consulting team. The role supports project delivery across London, Bristol, or Suffolk with hybrid travel and a staffed arrangement. BPSS basic clearance is required and prior clearance is not transferrable.

You will develop PQCPs, maintain quality documentation, review CQAPs, and coordinate inspections and LTQR activities across supply chains. Strong English, QA/QC expertise, and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quality solutions on large projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC in engineering, procurement, manufacturing and construction.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and related standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and maintenance of PQCPs for contracts/projects.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation (procedures, specifications).
• Support Quality Execution Plan deployment and monitor compliance.
• Assist in supplier quality requirements in ITT documentation.
• Assist in audits, surveillance, and testing activities.
• Coordinate LTQR reviews and records management.
• Support inspection plans, ITPs, and witness point tracking.

Skills

Project delivery experience

QA/QC knowledge

Quality management standards

IT systems proficiency

English fluency

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis & reporting

Education

HNC/HND or degree in science/engineering

Job description

Position – Quality Engineer

Location – London, Bristol, or Suffolk

Travel – Hybrid

Arrangement – Staffed

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

Principal Accountabilities

Planning and Documentation

• Support the preparation and maintenance of Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) for each contract/project;
• Produce and maintain quality‑related documentation (e.g. procedures, specifications) as required;
• Support the implementation of the Quality Execution Plan within the programme, including monitoring compliance and reporting on performance;
• Support the development and review of supplier quality requirements within Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation;
• Assist in ensuring that quality management processes are correctly applied across the supply chain;

Supply Chain Assurance and Governance

• Support the review, acceptance, and monitoring of Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs);
• Provide support and guidance to contractors on CQAPs, LTQR partitioning strategies, and Quality Related Activities;
• Assist in identifying requirements for supply chain audits, support audit delivery, and track resolution of findings;
• Support the development and maintenance of effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contracted inspection entities;
• Assist in the early identification and escalation of potential quality issues to enable timely mitigation;

Inspection, Surveillance, and Testing

• Assist in coordinating manufacturing and construction surveillance activities in line with contractual requirements, applying a graded approach based on safety and project importance;
• Support the review of supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriately distributed for internal review and witness allocation;
• Assist in establishing, tracking, and reporting inspection witness and hold points within supplier documentation (ITPs, Quality Plans, FUDs);
• Coordinate and monitor the efficiency of inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities;
• Participate in joint inspections, surveillance, and audits as required;

LTQR and Records Management

• Assist in ensuring the deployment of key contractual quality requirements (e.g. GQAS, LTQR Specification, Quality Release Certificates) in accordance with the PQCP;
• Support the coordination and implementation of LTQR reviews;
• Assist in applying and tracking strategies for progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors;
• Support the review and compilation of end‑of‑manufacturing records to enable quality release and handover;

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality.
• A solid understanding of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control in major projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.
• A clear and considerable understanding of quality management best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract‑led organisations.
• Confident and proficient in the use of IT systems and digital tools knowledge of Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and interrelated standards.
• Confident and articulate communicator, able to prepare presentation material, and comfortable addressing individuals, small groups and very large audiences.
• Able to support and implement practical solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others.
• Experience of interfacing with project teams and with supply chain organisations.
• Analysis of data, preparing reports and making recommendations.
• The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others.
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Pro‑active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative.
• Fluent in English language.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally new build.
• Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions.
• Ability to speak French is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes.
• Knowledge of Welding, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT), Non‑Destructive Evaluation (NDE).

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Proven experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within the nuclear industry or other relevant safety critical industry.
• Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Experience performing supplier audits.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Hold a professional accreditation including IRCA certified auditor.
• Corporate Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute & Chartered Quality Professional.
• Commercial exposure, especially supplier management.
• Experience of interacting with regulators e.g. the ONR.
• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies, Tools & Techniques eg. Lean 6 Sigma.