Quality Engineer

NRL Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support delivery of a major engineering project based in Reading. You will coordinate quality activities across the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and final handover, ensuring compliance with project requirements and client expectations.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years in a Quality Engineer role, with Civil Nuclear and Defence experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a Quality Engineer role.
• Civil Nuclear and Defence environments experience.
• Experience conducting supplier and internal audits.
• Experience supporting third-party ISO 9001 audits.
• Strong experience developing quality procedures, ITPs and Project Quality Plans.
• Good knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and ensure ITPs are aligned with project requirements.
• Compile and maintain Lifetime Records alongside construction activities.
• Convey quality and documentation requirements to suppliers.
• Manage supply chain quality, supplier assessments and audits.
• Address defects, non-conformances and improvement notices; support corrective actions.
• Produce quality documentation: ITPs, Project Quality Plans, procedures and work instructions.
• Oversee quality planning for manufacturing and on-site installation activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, support ISO 9001 audits.
• Coordinate reviews of manufacturing documentation.
• Support Client Feedback Process as needed.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

Supplier management

Continuous improvement

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the delivery of a major engineering project based in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience across the Civil Nuclear and Defence sectors. You will be responsible for coordinating quality activities throughout the full project lifecycle, supporting delivery from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and final handover.

Working closely with Quality Leads, construction teams, suppliers and key stakeholders, you will ensure that project activities meet the required quality standards and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with construction teams to ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are developed, maintained and compliant with project requirements.
• Compile and maintain Lifetime Records alongside construction activities.
• Communicate quality and documentation requirements effectively to suppliers.
• Manage supply chain quality, including supplier assessments, audits and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Manage defects, non-conformances and improvement notices, supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Produce and maintain quality documentation, including ITPs, Project Quality Plans, procedures and work instructions.
• Oversee quality planning associated with manufacturing and on-site installation activities.
• Conduct internal and external audits and provide support during third-party ISO 9001 audits.
• Coordinate reviews of manufacturing documentation.
• Support and lead the Client Feedback Process where required.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and maintain compliance throughout project delivery.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of five years' experience within a Quality Engineer role.
• Previous experience working within Civil Nuclear and Defence environments.
• Experience conducting supplier and internal audits.
• Experience supporting third-party ISO 9001 audits.
• Strong experience developing quality procedures, ITPs and Project Quality Plans.
• Good knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within demanding project timescales.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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