Quality Engineer

Jacobs; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead Quality assurance efforts in the nuclear sector. The role involves compliance with standards, management of audits, and development of quality procedures. Candidates must have significant experience in Quality Engineering and a strong background in nuclear management systems.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursements

Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear management systems and safety standards.
• Auditor trained (IRCA Lead preferred).
• Moderate to extensive experience as a Quality Manager/Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point-of-contact for all Quality matters for the AWE Line of Business.
• Manage Quality Engineers and Inspectors across project phases.
• Oversee Supply Chain Quality, including audits and vendor assessments.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Qualifications related to Quality management

Membership of Quality professional body (CQI preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Quality Engineer (EST0004MO)

Quality Engineer - (EST0004MO)

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Act as the main point-of-contact for all Quality matters for the Field Solutions for the AWE Line of Business and other Nuclear and non-nuclear sites within the surrounding area. Provide leadership and support to the JFS management team regarding the Quality function. Liaise and align with the Field Services Quality Manager to ensure consistency in approach to deliver quality systems, procedures, and processes at both framework and project levels, enabling business delivery of a quality service demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure QA and QC compliance with legal requirements, client standards, European and British Standards, non-European standards, and project procedures.
• Manage Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors to ensure pragmatic assurance of Quality across all project phases: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning, considering commercial, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Resource Management - Ensure the Project Quality organization has the necessary skills, resources, and procedures.
• Manage Internal and External Audits, on and off site, according to the Project Audit Schedule.
• Oversee Supply Chain Quality, including pre-qualification assessments, audits, performance, and day-to-day management.
• Develop project-specific operating procedures with the Project Manager to interface effectively with the Client and partners.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor selection and management systems as part of vendor assessment.
• Manage QC/Inspection at suppliers to verify goods meet order and specification requirements, preventing defective materials from reaching the site.
• Hold professional or academic qualifications related to Quality management, Construction, M&E welding/heavy fabrication.
• Membership of an appropriate Quality professional body (CQI preferred).
• Auditor trained (IRCA Lead preferred).
• Experience with relevant quality/environmental/occupational safety standards (ISO 9001/ISO 14001, 45001, AQAP, AWE mandatory requirements). Knowledge of GS-R-3 standards for nuclear management systems.
• Experience in root cause analysis, learning, implementing preventative measures, and verifying their effectiveness.
• Implement risk-based QA/QC arrangements proportional to the assigned Quality Grade, linked to Nuclear Safety.
• Strong background in Fabrication, Welding, and NDE to standards like ASME and other nuclear specifications, including review of lifetime records for compliance.
• Experience in Nuclear Project delivery and construction.
• Moderate to extensive experience as a Quality Manager/Engineer.

Our Culture:

Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize supporting one another and fostering a culture of caring. We value mental health and belonging for all employees.

We embed inclusion and diversity in our work. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. We accept people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status. We partner with VERCIDA to attract and retain diverse talent. For greater accessibility, visit www.vercida.com. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria and welcome flexible working applications.

Primary Location

United Kingdom - Wokingham, UK Reading Winnersh

Job Posting

May 13, 2025, 2:57:46 PM

Job

Quality

Organization

CMS

Job Type

Experienced

Work Locations

UK Reading Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5TU

Capabilities: Nuclear Management and Operations