Quality Engineer in Leiston

London, GB, EC2R 7BP Bristol, GB, BS32 4TP Leiston, GB, IP16 4EW Felixstowe, GB, IP10 0DD Manchester, GB, M1 4HN

Quality Engineer

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 require d

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

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 minimise 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.

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

• 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 organisations.
• 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 organisations.
• Experience analysing 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.
• Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally within new build projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions.
• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes.
• Knowledge of Welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE).

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Behavioural Competences

Humility

• Recognise the value brought fromdifferent culturesand experiences
• Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Positivity

• Positively challengepoor qualityand performance
• Identifysolutions at the lowest possible level

Respect

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Give and receive feedback with respect
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
• One team, working closely together and helping each other
• Empowered teams always looking forward.
• Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes

Clarity

• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Promote collaboration and team alignment
• Drive simplification at all levels