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Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:
Position: Quality Engineer
Location: Flexible across Sizewell C office locations including Leiston, Ipswich, London, Bristol, and Manchester, with hybrid working (3 days per week in the office); regular travel between project locations and occasional international travel will be required
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Starting from £56,506 depending on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include:
- Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
- Bonus: 5% annual bonus
- Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution, 15% employer contribution
- Life Assurance: up to 8 x salary
Closing date: 18th September 2026
Role Overview:
The Quality Engineer will support the delivery of quality requirements across the full Sizewell C project lifecycle, from design and procurement through to manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and handover. Working within the project delivery organisation (PDO) quality team, you will ensure suppliers and contractors comply with project quality standards, contractual requirements, and industry regulations. The role is focused on supplier quality assurance, audits, inspections, surveillance activities, and the management of non-conformances, helping to drive right first-time delivery and minimize quality risks across the programme. Working closely with project teams, supply chain partners, and key stakeholders, you will provide quality expertise and oversight to ensure equipment, services, and documentation are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the required standards.
Role Responsibilities:
Planning and Documentation
- Support the preparation and maintenance of Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) for assigned contracts and projects.
- Produce and maintain quality-related documentation, including procedures and specifications.
- Support implementation of the Quality Execution Plan and monitor programme compliance and performance.
- Assist with the development and review of supplier quality requirements within Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
- Ensure quality management processes are appropriately applied throughout the supply chain.
Supply Chain Assurance and Governance
- Support the review, acceptance, and monitoring of Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs).
- Provide guidance to contractors on quality requirements, LTQR partitioning strategies, and Quality Related Activities.
- Support supplier audit activities and track the resolution of audit findings.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify, escalate, and support mitigation of quality risks and issues.
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Inspection, Surveillance, and Testing
- Coordinate manufacturing and construction surveillance activities in line with contractual requirements.
- Review supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and support witness point allocation.
- Monitor inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities.
- Participate in inspections, surveillance activities, and audits as required.
LTQR and Records Management
- Support the deployment of contractual quality requirements including GQAS, LTQR specifications, and quality release certificates.
- Coordinate LTQR reviews and progressive provision strategies.
- Support quality release and handover activities through review of manufacturing documentation and records.
Review, Acceptance, and Close-Out
- Support the review and acceptance of manufacturing and construction documentation.
- Monitor non-conformances and track corrective actions to closure.
- Assist with the acceptance of End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR), End of Construction Status Reports (ECSR), and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR).
- Support equipment quality release and project handover activities.
About You:
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience in project delivery, preferably within the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality.
- Solid understanding of quality assurance and quality control within major engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning projects.
- Strong understanding of quality management best practice within large, complex, and contract-led organizations.
- Confident and proficient in the use of IT systems and digital tools.
- Knowledge of quality systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2, and related standards.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Ability to support and implement practical solutions while remaining open to alternative approaches.
- Experience of interfacing with project teams and supply chain organizations.
- Experience analyzing data, producing reports, and making recommendations.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and provide constructive challenge.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive and flexible approach.
- Fluent English language skills.
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Desirable
- Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally within new build projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions.
- French language skills.
- Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes.
- Knowledge of Welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE).
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
- Experience of implementing a variety of quality-related solutions.
- Proven track record of delivering results.
- Proven experience within a quality assurance and/or quality control environment in the nuclear industry or another relevant safety-critical industry.
- Experience resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders within a multicultural environment.
- Experience conducting supplier audits.
Desirable
- Professional accreditation, including IRCA Certified Auditor.
- Chartered Quality Institute membership or working towards Chartered Quality Professional status.
- Commercial and supplier management exposure.
- Experience interacting with regulators, such as the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).
- Knowledge of improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques such as Lean Six Sigma.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
- Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
Key Competencies
Behavioural Competences
Humility
- Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences.
- Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise.
Positivity
- Positively challenge poor quality and performance.
- Identify solutions at the lowest possible level.
- Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward.
Respect
- Value the rules and environment in which we operate.
- Give and receive feedback with respect.
- Embrace and engage with new people and ideas.
Solidarity
- One team, working closely together and helping each other.
- Empowered teams always looking forward.
- Shared responsibility for delivering project outcomes.
Clarity
- Communicate clearly and consistently.
- Promote collaboration and team alignment.
- Clearer and faster decision making.
- Drive simplification at all levels.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
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