Quality Engineer – Civils, Nuclear Infra

Sizewell C Company; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28–30 days

5% Bonus

Pension up to 7.5% employee / 15% ER

Life Assurance

Job summary

Sizewell C Company in Leiston, Suffolk, invites applications for a Quality Engineer (Civils) to drive quality across design, procurement, construction and commissioning of one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. You will lead audits, inspections and contractor assurance in a highly regulated nuclear environment, ensuring Right First Time outcomes while maintaining safety and compliance.

A permanent, full-time role with a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a quality assurance or quality control role within nuclear or another highly regulated, safety-critical industry.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and QA principles.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, audits, inspections and contractor assurance activities.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with strong written, verbal and reporting skills.
• Experience working within complex engineering, construction, manufacturing or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on major infrastructure, engineering, construction or nuclear projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 19443 and nuclear quality requirements.
• Experience of welding, non-destructive testing (NDT) or pressure systems.
• IRCA Auditor certification or CQI membership.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality assurance and quality control activities across assigned contracts and work packages.
• Drive supplier and contractor compliance with project quality requirements and industry standards.
• Review and support implementation of quality plans, inspection strategies and quality documentation.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and surveillance activities to provide effective quality oversight.
• Monitor, investigate and support resolution of non-conformances and quality issues.
• Partner with project, engineering, construction and supply chain teams to embed quality throughout delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Right First Time performance across the project.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

Supplier Quality

Audits & Inspections

Contractor Assurance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Nuclear Industry

NDT

Welding

CQI / IRCA

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Sizewell C Company in Leiston, Suffolk, invites applications for a Quality Engineer (Civils) to drive quality across design, procurement, construction and commissioning of one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. You will lead audits, inspections and contractor assurance in a highly regulated nuclear environment, ensuring Right First Time outcomes while maintaining safety and compliance.

A permanent, full-time role with a competitive benefits package is offered.