Quality Engineer (Welding Bias)- Nuclear

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer specializing in welding. This hybrid role involves ensuring compliance with welding standards and supporting fabrication activities. Candidates must possess significant experience, relevant welding certifications, and active security clearance. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work on crucial engineering projects.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid work flexibility

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Strong welding background necessary.
• Active SC clearance and DV eligibility required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality engineering

Welding standards compliance

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Education

International certification in welding

IIW/EWF Welding Engineer or Technologist grade

Welding Coordinator – BS EN ISO 14731

Job description

Quality Engineer (Welding Bias)- Nuclear

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 will 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