Quality Engineer

Kier Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality in their projects, especially at Hinkley Point C. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering quality, with a strong understanding of nuclear-grade standards. Responsibilities include managing QA documentation and leading incident investigations. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career within an inclusive workplace. Applicants must be eligible for government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering within civils, façade, cladding, architectural or fit-out works.
• Strong understanding of nuclear-grade construction quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee adherence to the Project Quality Plan.
• Manage QA documentation and product compliance.
• Lead non-conformance management, incident investigations, and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Experience in quality engineering within civils

Strong understanding of nuclear-grade construction quality requirements

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Strong computer literacy

CSCS PQP/AQP card

Job description

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join our KierBam Joint Venture based at Hinkley Point C.

Location: Bridgwater - Hinkley Point C

Hours: 47.5 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

Implement and oversee adherence to the Project Quality Plan, specifications, ITPs, RAMS, and nuclear safety standards, including inspections and testing requirements.

Manage QA documentation, product compliance, and traceability records, ensuring readiness for progressive assurance and project handover.

Lead non‑conformance management, incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and communicate lessons learned to clients and stakeholders.

Coordinate with package managers, subcontractors, and design teams to maintain robust quality standards, delivering briefings and training as required.

• Utilise digital QA platforms for reporting, audits, and continuous improvement, while promoting team wellbeing and an inclusive workplace culture.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in quality engineering within civils, façade, cladding, architectural or fit‑out works.
• Strong understanding of nuclear‑grade construction quality requirementsPakistan. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience working with ITPs, QCPs, LTQRs and structured handover processes and working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract processes.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use digital QA tools.
• CSCS PQP/AQP card.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier an inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure’importance that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre‑requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit jobs.kier.co.uk/prison-programme/). This role will also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

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