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.