Junior Quality Engineer - Energy

Job :

Location:

London, England, GB

Employment Type:

Full-time Function:
Consulting Experience Level: Associate Industry: Renewables And Environment Company: ALTENCompany DescriptionALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

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Job Description We are seeking a motivated Quality Engineer to join the Project Delivery Organisation (PDO) Quality Management team, supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of quality arrangements across the SZC  this role, you will ensure that nuclear‑industry best practice quality management systems are defined, deployed, and consistently applied across all PDO activities. You will support compliance with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions, contribute to the development of quality management requirements, monitor quality performance, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation and its supply chain.

Location:

Bristol or London or Ipswich or Manchester (Can be any one of these sites)
On Site:  2 Days Clearance: BPSSExperience Level: 1- 5

YOE

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with quality management systems across all PDO activities.

Support the definition and deployment of nuclear‑grade QA/QC arrangements aligned with industry best practice and major project standards.

Ensure quality management requirements are developed, implemented, and effectively communicated across the SZC organisation and supply chain.

Support compliance with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions, ensuring PDO responsibilities are fully discharged.

Monitor, analyse, and report on quality performance, providing insights and recommendations to drive improvement.

Support quality improvement initiatives, embedding a culture of right‑first‑time delivery.

Collaborate with project teams and supply chain partners to ensure consistent application of quality arrangements.

Contribute to strategic quality objectives, ensuring alignment with the overall Quality Strategy and SZC project goals.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Strong experience in quality management within major projects, ideally in the nuclear power sector.

Solid understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning.

Experience working on large, complex nuclear programmes, with knowledge of compliance, governance, and regulatory expectations.

Experience interfacing with project delivery teams and supply chain organisations.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, prepare reports, and make informed recommendations.

Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently with strong organisational discipline.

Excellent communication skills, with native‑level English (spoken and written).Operates at a senior Quality Engineer level, with the capability and ambition to progress into a Quality Manager/Lead role.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalentmilitary experience ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
NEC3 accreditation (Supervisor or PM training)
Desirable

Skills:

Membership of CQI (Practitioner or Chartered)
NDT/Welding inspection (CSWIP/PCN)
Additional Information Why join us? We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

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