Quality Engineer - Hinkley Point

Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Limited; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Limited is recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to support the Nuclear construction project at Hinkley Point C. The role focuses on QA/QC oversight, ensuring compliance with nuclear codes and standards and driving continuous improvement.

You will liaise with client teams and internal colleagues to guarantee traceability and safety. The successful candidate will have recognised nuclear QA qualifications, welding inspection certification, and a strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer in nuclear setting.
• Recognised Apprenticeship in relevant discipline.
• Recognised Engineering Qualification (ONC / BTEC / C&G)
• Recognised Welding Inspection/Engineer Certificate Issued by TWI/CSWIP/PCN
• Member/Associate member of chartered quality institute
• CCNSG safety passport OR HS&E MAPS
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, surveillance, and verification activities across the assigned work scope in compliance with company, client and nuclear codes and standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control programs specific to nuclear construction activities
• Communicate and train project personnel on QMS requirements including Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality records, weld documentation, and supplier certifications
• Conduct root cause analyses and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Actions
• Liaise with the client & NNB quality teams during audits, witness points, and hold points
• Ensure documentation traceability for lifetime quality records in compliance with NNB (Nuclear New Build) standards
• Interface with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to monitor and verify quality processes ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Monitor and measure the efficiency of the QMS and ensuring its improvement through the project lifecycle.
• Collect, Analise and Report quality data to provide insights to support decision making process.
• Promote continuous improvement in quality culture and nuclear safety culture principles across the site

Skills

Quality assurance

Nuclear codes

Audit & inspection

Root cause analysis

Documentation control

Communication

Teamwork

Safety culture

Education

ONC / BTEC / C&G

CSWIP/PCN/TWI Welding Inspector

Chartered QA Institute member

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ledwood are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team at Hinkley Point C.

Where our contract is for the Mechanical Equipment Erection Works within the turbine buildings. Each building consists of 38 packages of equipment ranging from small 2Te pumps to a 2,440Te condenser. Overall, Ledwood will be installing 12,750Te of equipment as part of Arabelle’s work supplying two conventional power islands for Hinkley Point C, which include the Arabelle steam turbine. The Arabelle turbines at Hinkley Point C will be the largest ever built, longer than an Airbus 380 and capable of producing 1,770 MW each.

The Role

Provide quality assurance and control oversight for the new build of the nuclear construction project, ensuring compliance, traceability and continuous improvement.

• Perform inspections, surveillance, and verification activities across the assigned work scope in compliance with company, client and nuclear codes and standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control programs specific to nuclear construction activities
• Communicate and train project personnel on QMS requirements including Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as ONR (Office for Nuclear Regulation) and IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality records, weld documentation, and supplier certifications
• Conduct root cause analyses and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Actions
• Liaise with the client & NNB quality teams during audits, witness points, and hold points
• Ensure documentation traceability for lifetime quality records in compliance with NNB (Nuclear New Build) standards
• Interface with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to monitor and verify quality processes ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Monitor and measure the efficiency of the QMS and ensuring its improvement through the project lifecycle.
• Collect, Analise and Report quality data to provide insights to support decision making process.
• Promote continuous improvement in quality culture and nuclear safety culture principles across the site

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to communicate effectively within a team
• Take responsibility and accountability for your own actions & work
• Demonstrates commitment to always working safely
• Flexibility to comply with company and client requirements
• Adaptable in utilising skills outside of core discipline
• Ability to work with other team members / disciplines and in a multi - cultural environment
• Desire for self-development; to learn and develop within the role and develop others when required.
• Use of initiative/ be proactive to problem solve or work without direct supervision.
• Behave in an honest, fair and ethical manner.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer in nuclear setting with qualifications required in the following:
• Recognised Apprenticeship in relevant discipline - Required
• Recognised Engineering Qualification (ONC / BTEC / C&G) - Required
• Recognised Welding Inspection/Engineer Certificate Issued by TWI/CSWIP/PCN - Required
• Member/Associate member of chartered quality institute - Required
• CCNSG safety passport OR HS&E MAPS - Required
• Be proficient in Microsoft applications