QC Engineer

QC Engineer

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset, England (On-Site)

Job Type: Full-time

Security Clearance: UK Background Check / Vetting Required

About the Client:

Our client is an international leader in industrial process design, fabrication, piping, and construction management. With a strong presence in high-specification sectors such as nuclear, energy, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industry, they are renowned for delivering complex, high-integrity mechanical and piping systems.

They operate with a strong emphasis on operational satisfaction, quality assurance, safety, and employee development, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving across all project delivery teams.

About the Opportunity:

This role is based directly on-site at the landmark Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project in Somerset.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the QC Engineer will conduct inspections, quality surveillance, and non-destructive testing (NDT) oversight in strict accordance with the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). You will play a vital role in validating welding procedures, reviewing Lifetime Records (LTRs), auditing sub-contractors, and ensuring all fabrication and mechanical works comply with rigorous nuclear specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control, Inspections & Testing

Plan Implementation: Ensure the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are written, aligned with project requirements, and rigorously implemented across site activities.

Welding & NDT Surveillance: Review and verify that welding procedures, qualification records, and non-destructive testing meet code and contractual standards.

Equipment Verification: Review test and calibration equipment to guarantee full compliance with project and company standards.

Documentation, Certification & LTRs

Lifetime Records (LTRs): Conduct final reviews of all fabrication, assembly, and quality documentation prior to formal submission to the main client.

Document Control: Issue required quality documentation to Document Control for formal client review and approval.

Personnel Competency Files: Collate and maintain up-to-date SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) records for project personnel.

Supply Chain, Audits & Non-Conformance

Auditing & NCRs: Conduct internal and external audits of work packages, suppliers, and sub-contractors. Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), analyse root causes, and ensure timely closure.

Approved Supplier List: Maintain and evaluate documentation for the Approved Supplier Listing, reviewing quality questionnaires and supporting compliance records.

Stakeholder Interface: Act as a key quality interface, liaising directly with sub-contractors, site managers, and client representatives to ensure quality processes run concurrently with construction progress.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications & Technical Certifications

CSWIP 3.1: Minimum requirement (Welding Inspector certification).

PCN Level 2 Certifications: Qualifications in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), or Radiographic Interpretation (RI) are highly desirable.

Education & Training: Formal qualifications in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Requirements & Experience

Welding Procedures: Advanced working knowledge of modern welding procedures, joint specifications, and NDT techniques within high-integrity industrial environments.

Quality Management Systems: Proven experience conducting quality surveillance, site audits, and managing NCR processes on major industrial or infrastructure projects.

Documentation Rigour: Demonstrated track record of managing Lifetime Records (LTRs), quality packages, and supplier compliance files.

Industry Sector: Background in nuclear, power generation, heavy piping, or high-hazard regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across site managers, sub-contractors, and client representatives.

Detail-Oriented: Exceptional precision and thoroughness when reviewing complex fabrication, NDT, and quality documentation