Quality Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, on the Sizewell C project, seeks a Quality Engineer to support Transverse Manufacturing with site-based quality oversight, audits and documentation control. You will ensure compliance with Sizewell C requirements and regulatory standards across the civil works scope.

You will work closely with construction teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to implement quality plans, manage ITPs, and drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working on construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and QA processes.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification (or working towards).
• Strong attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage priorities independently.
• Experience within highly regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and implementation of quality plans, procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and templates in line with project and regulatory requirements
• Assist with the deployment and governance of the project Quality Management System across delivery teams and supply chain partners
• Carry out internal audits, supporting audit planning, reporting and close‑out of corrective actions
• Undertake site inspections and surveillance to verify works comply with specifications, drawings, method statements and ITPs
• Review and maintain inspection records, material traceability and quality documentation in line with project requirements
• Support non‑conformance management, including investigation, corrective actions and verification of close‑out
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, quality performance reporting and trend analysis
• Support readiness reviews, handover activities and external audits including ISO 9001 and regulatory assurance

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent prioritization

Regulated environments experience

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Job description

Quality Engineer - Transverse Manufacturing

Location: Ipswich (with site visits to Suffolk as required)

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to support the successful delivery of the Transverse Manufacturing scope on the Sizewell C Project.

CWA, appointed by the Sizewell C client, brings together three leading delivery contractors — Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty — to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to support the delivery of the Sizewell C project in Suffolk-one of the UK's largest and most complex nuclear new-build programmes. The role sits within the CWA Quality function and plays a key part in assuring that civil construction activities are planned, executed and verified in full compliance with Sizewell C requirements, regulatory expectations and relevant legislation. Working closely with construction teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, the QA/QC Engineer will provide site-based quality oversight, support audits and inspections, manage quality documentation and contribute to progressive assurance, readiness reviews and continuous improvement across the works

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and implementation of quality plans, procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and templates in line with project and regulatory requirements
• Assist with the deployment and governance of the project Quality Management System across delivery teams and supply chain partners
• Carry out internal audits, supporting audit planning, reporting and close‑out of corrective actions
• Undertake site inspections and surveillance to verify works comply with specifications, drawings, method statements and ITPs
• Review and maintain inspection records, material traceability and quality documentation in line with project requirements
• Support non‑conformance management, including investigation, corrective actions and verification of close‑out
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, quality performance reporting and trend analysis
• Support readiness reviews, handover activities and external audits including ISO 9001 and regulatory assurance

What Skills and Experience We Are Looking For

• Degree qualified in Engineering or Science, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience working on construction or major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality assurance processes
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification (or working towards)
• Strong attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage priorities independently
• Experience within highly regulated environments is advantageous

Why Sizewell C

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety and sustainability at every stage of the journey-from investment to construction and beyond.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.