Security-Cleared Quality Engineer – Defence/Nuclear Projects

BAM UK & Ireland

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare
Life assurance
Pension contributions (8%)
Company car / travel allowance
26 days holiday
Wellbeing days
Volunteer day
Professional development
Family-friendly policies

Job summary

KierBAM is seeking a Quality Engineer to support a live MOD project in Plymouth. You will implement QA/QC processes, run inspections, and ensure materials meet stringent specifications on a sensitive site requiring BPSS clearance.

You will collaborate with construction teams to drive quality throughout the build. Applicants should have quality qualifications, knowledge of ISO standards, and experience with tools like FMEA and SPC, plus strong analytical and communication skills to support audits

Qualifications

  • Experienced QA engineer with QA/QC on construction or defence projects.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools (FMEA, SPC).
  • CSCS Green card or equivalent required.
  • On-site work at a live MOD facility with security considerations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute inspection and testing procedures.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and support problem-solving activities.
  • Monitor production or construction processes for quality compliance.
  • Review documentation and verify that materials/products meet specifications.
  • Support audits and quality system implementations.
  • Assist CAPA processes.
  • Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

Quality principles
Inspection methods
Root-cause analysis
Basic statistics
Communication skills

Education

Quality qualifications (ISO)

Tools

FMEA
SPC

Job description

KierBAM is seeking a Quality Engineer to support a live MOD project in Plymouth. You will implement QA/QC processes, run inspections, and ensure materials meet stringent specifications on a sensitive site requiring BPSS clearance.

You will collaborate with construction teams to drive quality throughout the build. Applicants should have quality qualifications, knowledge of ISO standards, and experience with tools like FMEA and SPC, plus strong analytical and communication skills to support audits

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