Quality Engineer

NRL; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure high standards on a major project. You will lead audits, manage quality documentation, and advocate for Health, Safety, and Quality protocols. This role offers a competitive rate of pay, long-term job security, and the opportunity for professional development in the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Competitive Rate of Pay

Long-Term Opportunity

Professional Growth

Job Security

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering or coating inspection projects.
• Experience in highly regulated environments with quality management processes.
• Willingness to undergo security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assurance on major projects.
• Lead audits and inspections for compliance.
• Coordinate quality plans and produce weekly reports.

Skills

Quality engineering

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Coating inspection expertise

Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 certification

Life Time Records (LTRs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity :

NRL is thrilled to be recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join one of our prestigious clients based in (Location). This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a major, high‑profile project with a leading company that is known for its outstanding reputation. You'll have the chance to contribute to something truly impactful, with excellent pay and a role that promises both professional growth and long‑term stability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take charge of quality Assurance on a groundbreaking project, ensuring that everything meets the highest standards and specifications.
• Thrive in an autonomous role, making a real difference while reporting directly to the engineering and quality management teams.
• Lead audits and inspections that are critical to maintaining compliance with the industry’s toughest regulations.
• Own and shape Life Time Records (LTRs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring every detail is flawlessly documented.
• Take pride in coordinating work packs, quality plans, and producing essential weekly reports that drive the project forward.
• Be a key advocate for Health, Safety, and Quality procedures, creating a safe and reliable environment for the team and stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• A passion for quality engineering, with a deep understanding of all the vital elements required on mechanical engineering or coating inspection projects.
• Certification as a Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015.
• A solid engineering foundation, with a Mechanical Engineering or Coatings Inspection background (HNC in Mechanical Engineering or ICORR Level 2 and NACE Level 1, 2 & 3 Coatings).
• Previous experience in highly regulated environments (ideally), where you've contributed to a quality management process.
• Expertise in Life Time Records (LTRs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure flawless documentation and reporting.
• Security clearance: BPSS and / or SC Cleared, or the willingness to undergo security clearance.

Benefits

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Competitive Rate of Pay: from (Rate) to (Rate) per hour depending on skills and experience.

Long‑Term Opportunity: Become a vital part of a high‑profile project, with a chance to build a lasting career.

Exciting Work scope: Engage in challenging, interesting work that makes a real difference within the nuclear sector.

Professional Growth: Join a highly respected company known for fostering development, innovation, and excellence.

Job Security: With the long‑term nature of the project, you’ll have the stability and security you’re looking for in your career.

Location

(Location) – Be part of an exciting and high‑impact project on‑site.

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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