Quality Engineer (Welding Bias)- Nuclear

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Quality Engineer with a strong welding background to join their team. This hybrid role involves ensuring compliance with welding quality standards and supporting engineering projects. The candidate must have proven experience as a Quality Engineer and an active SC Clearance. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to work on nationally significant programmes in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working flexibility

Work alongside industry leaders

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex, safety-critical engineering projects.
• Understanding of welding quality standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with welding quality standards.
• Oversee fabrication activities.
• Support design and delivery teams in welded construction.

Skills

Proven experience as a Quality Engineer

Welding Coordinator – BS EN ISO 14731

IIW/EWF Welding Engineer or Technologist grade

International certification in welding

Active SC Clearance

Job description

Quality Engineer (Welding Bias) - AWE Projects

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week on site (flexible depending on project needs)

Rate: £55‑£60 per hour (Outside IR35)

Clearance: SC minimum, DV eligible

A new opportunity has opened to join a world‑class team delivering highly technical engineering projects at AWE. We're looking for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong welding background to play a key role in maintaining standards of excellence across complex, safety‑critical work.

If you're looking to contribute to nationally significant programmes within a unique, high‑integrity environment – this could be the ideal next move.

The Role

You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with welding quality standards, overseeing fabrication activities, and supporting both design and delivery teams in achieving best practice in welded construction. This is a hands‑on Quality role where technical understanding and attention to detail are essential.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer
• Welding Coordinator – BS EN ISO 14731
• IIW/EWF Welding Engineer or Technologist grade
• International certification in welding
• Active SC Clearance (minimum) and DV eligibility

Why Join?

• Be part of one of the UK's most respected and secure engineering programmes
• Work alongside industry leaders in a collaborative, high‑performing team
• Competitive hourly rate with hybrid flexibility