Quality Engineer

Sizewell C; Leiston; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays

5% annual bonus

Pension Contributions: up to 7.5%/15%

Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary

Job summary

Sizewell C Company is seeking a Quality Engineer (Civils) to assure quality across design, procurement, construction and commissioning on the Sizewell C project, reporting into the Quality Delivery team. The role focuses on Right First Time outcomes, regulatory compliance and contractual standards within a major UK infrastructure programme.

You will audit, inspect and surveil suppliers and contractors, support non-conformances resolution, and embed quality across engineering, construction and

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance or quality control in regulated environments.
• Understanding of QA/QC principles and documentation.
• Experience with supplier quality, audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of QA/QC activities across contracts and packages.
• Drive supplier and contractor compliance with quality requirements.
• Review and implement quality plans and inspection strategies.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and surveillance activities.
• Monitor, investigate and resolve non-conformances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance Experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in engineering, science or related discipline

Job description

Sizewell C is entering an exciting new phase as we continue to grow as an independent organisation and deliver one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects. As momentum builds across the programme, we are looking for talented individuals to join us and help shape the future of the project. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Position: Quality Engineer (Civils)

Location:Leiston, Suffolk, onsite 5 days per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary:Starting from £57,000 depending on experience,plus benefits

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
• Bonus:5% annual bonus
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary

Closing Date: 18th November 2026

About the Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring quality requirements are consistently delivered across the Sizewell C project and its supply chain. Working within the Quality Delivery team, you will provide assurance that contractors and suppliers are meeting project, regulatory and contractual standards throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning. You will support audits, inspections, surveillance activities and quality reviews, helping to identify and resolve issues before they impact delivery. Your work will be critical in driving Right First-Time outcomes, maintaining compliance and supporting the safe delivery of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality assurance and quality control activities across assigned contracts and work packages.
• Drive supplier and contractor compliance with project quality requirements and industry standards.
• Review and support implementation of quality plans, inspection strategies and quality documentation.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and surveillance activities to provide effective quality oversight.
• Monitor, investigate and support resolution of non-conformances and quality issues.
• Partner with project, engineering, construction and supply chain teams to embed quality throughout delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Right First Time performance across the project.

What you'll bring

• Experience working in a quality assurance or quality control role within nuclear or another highly regulated, safety-critical industry.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and quality assurance principles.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, audits, inspections and contractor assurance activities.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with strong written, verbal and reporting skills.
• Experience working within complex engineering, construction, manufacturing or infrastructure projects.

Desirable

• Experience on major infrastructure, engineering, construction or nuclear projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 19443 and nuclear quality requirements.
• Experience of welding, non-destructive testing (NDT) or pressure systems.
• IRCA Auditor certification or membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in an engineering, science or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a nationally significant project helping to deliver the UK's clean energy future.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts on one of the country's largest infrastructure programmes.
• Enjoy a competitive reward package, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a project of national importance.

Behavioural Competencies

Humility

• Recognise the value brought fromdifferent culturesand experiences
• Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Positivity

• Positively challengepoor qualityand performance
• Identifysolutions at the lowest possible level
• Encourage tier 1s and others to bringnew ideasforward

Respect

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Give and receive feedback with respect
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas

Solidarity

• One team, working closely together and helping each other
• Empowered teams always looking forward.
• Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes

Clarity

• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Promote collaboration and team alignment
• Clearer and faster decision making
• Drive simplification at all levels