Quality Engineer- Hpc

Bilfinger; Westhay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking a Quality Engineer to implement, control, and assure quality processes across construction activities on a nuclear project in the United Kingdom. You will ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications, maintaining full traceability from material receipt through handover.

You will lead QA documentation, audits, NCR/FUD/RFI handling, and integration of quality records within CWPs and LTQR structures, while promoting a strong safety culture and effective

Qualifications

• Experience in QA engineering or quality management on large construction projects.
• Proven track record managing FUDs, NCRs, RFIs, and quality documentation in a regulated environment.
• Experience in nuclear, oil & gas, or similarly high-integrity industries.
• Familiarity with ISO, RCC-M, and nuclear QA frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality processes in line with project specs and standards.
• Conduct audits, surveillance, and process reviews for procedure adherence.
• Documentation control and traceability across design to testing stages.
• Lead FUDs integration with CWPs and LTQR structure.
• Administer NCR process end-to-end: initiation, root cause, actions, close-out.
• Support interpretation of codes, standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

QA engineering

Quality management

Documentation control

Nuclear industry

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Teamcenter

SharePoint

Proarc

SOMINS

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the implementation, control, and assurance of quality processes across construction activities on a nuclear project. The role ensures that all works are delivered in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications, maintaining full traceability from material receipt through to final handover documentation. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the Quality Engineer provides governance over documentation, supports technical interpretation of requirements, and ensures that quality records accurately reflect the as-built condition of the works

Main Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality processes in line with RCC-M, EN ISO -2, and project-specific specifications.
• Conduct audits, surveillance, and process reviews to ensure adherence to approved procedures.
• Documentation Control & Traceability

Manage and control QA documentation including:

• Follow-Up Documents (FUDs)
• Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs)
• Ensure all documentation maintains the golden thread of traceability from design through to installation and testing.
• Maintain QA registers and trackers, ensuring accuracy and real-time status visibility.

FUD & Work Pack Integration

Lead the preparation, review, and issue of FUDs, ensuring:

• Alignment with scope and test limits
• Clear inspection and acceptance criteria
• Compliance with applicable codes and client requirements
• Support integration of FUDs within Construction Work Packs (CWPs) and LTQR structure.

Non-Conformance Management

Administer the NCR process end-to-end:

• Initiation and classification
• Root cause analysis
• Definition and implementation of corrective actions
• Close-out and lessons learned
• Ensure timely escalation of quality issues and effective resolution with stakeholders.

Technical Support & Interpretation

• Support project teams in interpreting codes, standards, and specifications.
• Provide guidance on quality requirements related to welding, NDT, fabrication, and installation.
• Ensure consistent application of requirements across all work fronts.

Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate RFIs and ensure timely responses from engineering and client stakeholders.
• Interface with engineering, construction, and client representatives to maintain alignment on quality expectations.

Health, Safety & Culture

• Promote and support a strong HSE culture within all QA activities.
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the line manager

Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory

• Experience in QA engineering or quality management roles on large construction projects.
• Proven track record managing FUDs, NCRs, RFIs, and quality documentation in a regulated environment.
• Experience in nuclear, oil & gas, or similarly high-integrity industries.
• Familiarity with ISO , RCC-M, and nuclear QA frameworks.

• Degree/ONC/HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Quality, or related field (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and document management systems (Teamcenter, SharePoint, Proarc, SOMINS).
• CSWIP Level 3.1 / 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
• CCNSG

Experience and Qualifications- Desirable

• Understanding of and familiarity with pipe standards and specifications
• Radiographic interpretation
• Computer literate; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite essential
• Understanding of fabrication, welding and NDT techniques
• ISO Lead Auditor qualification
• Member of Chartered Quality Institute
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.