Quality Engineer

RTL Group Ltd; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer (QA/QC) for a high-profile Nuclear Defence Project. This hybrid position involves critical QA/QC support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards and regulations. Candidates must have active SC Clearance and a proven background in regulated environments. This is an essential role within a nationally significant project, offering a 12-month minimum contract and a minimum 8-hour working day.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within nuclear, defence, or highly regulated engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear quality standards, traceability, and documentation requirements.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, LTR compilation, and final certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess and formally accept procedures and documentation in line with QC1.
• Conduct QC inspections according to approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Perform surveillance activities across manufacturing, fabrication, and testing phases.

Skills

Nuclear quality standards

Regulatory compliance

Documentation control

Stakeholder communication

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)

Job description

Quality Engineer (QA/QC) - Nuclear Defence Project

12-Month Minimum Contract | Hybrid Working | Live SC Clearance Required

Hours: Minimum 8 hours per day

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer (QA/QC) to support a high-profile Nuclear Defence programme. This role requires a strong background in regulated environments, with a clear understanding of nuclear quality standards, compliance, and documentation control.

This is a minimum 12-month contract opportunity operating under a hybrid working arrangement. Active SC Clearance is essential.

Role Overview

You will provide comprehensive QA/QC support across the full project lifecycle — from initial kick-off through to final completion and release. The role will ensure all quality activities are delivered in strict accordance with nuclear industry regulations, defence standards, and QC1 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, assess and formally accept procedures and documentation in line with QC1 and nuclear regulatory requirements
• Conduct QC inspections in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Perform surveillance activities across manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and testing phases
• Ongoing review and final acceptance of Lifetime Records (LTRs) ensuring full traceability and compliance
• Conduct and sign off Final Release Inspections (FRI)
• Witness functional, pressure, NDT and other relevant testing activities
• Support configuration control and document management processes
• Attend and contribute to project, quality, and technical review meetings
• Ensure adherence to nuclear safety culture, quality governance, and defence compliance standards

Essential Experience & Skills

• Demonstrable experience within nuclear, defence, or highly regulated engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of nuclear quality standards, traceability, and documentation requirements
• Experience working under structured Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ASME, defence standards)
• Proven ability to review technical documentation and verify compliance
• Strong understanding of ITPs, LTR compilation, and final certification processes
• Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills
• Live SC Clearance (mandatory)

Contract Details

• Minimum 12-month engagement
• 8-hour working day (minimum)
• Hybrid working model
• High-profile nuclear defence programme

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering quality assurance within a nationally significant nuclear defence project. If you have the required clearance and experience in regulated environments, please apply and one of our team will be in touch.