Quality Control Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA -
Engineering
Quality Engineering
Land & Sea Resources are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Control Engineer/Inspector to join a major nuclear capital programme based at Devonport, Plymouth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer/Inspector in Plymouth to join a Quality Control Department and provide civil quality oversight across the full project lifecycle.
Role:
Quality Control Engineer/Inspector
Location:
Plymouth, Devon
Sector:
Nuclear / Civil / Construction
Shift: 4 days on / 4 days off
Hours:
7:00pm - 5:30am once moved onto nights
Initial shift:
First month on days before moving onto nights
Clearance:
Ability to obtain SC Clearance
- Monday-Thursday: 1.33x rate
- Friday-Sunday: 2x rate
- Expenses claimable on top of the rate
- South-based candidates preferred, although candidates further afield may be considered
The Quality Control Engineer/Inspector will provide project civil oversight of quality-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities for the Quality Control Engineer/Inspector will include:- Carrying out QC inspections in accordance with specifications and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Attending Kick-Off Meetings and Pre-Inspection Production Meetings where required.
- Monitoring compliance with approved procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs and technical requirements.
- Reviewing drawings and ensuring dimensional reports verify critical parameters.
- Witnessing inspection, testing, Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.
- Ensuring inspection and test equipment is appropriately calibrated and compliant with contractual requirements.
- Ensuring inspection findings are reported, corrected and verified.
- Producing daily and weekly Inspection Reports and reporting progress to the Quality Engineer / Quality Manager.
- Ensuring Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs) are generated and verified throughout manufacturing and site activities.
- Carrying out Final Inspection and issuing Certificates of Release where required.
- Completing Contract Close Out Reports where applicable.
- Previous experience in quality and/or inspection within construction projects.
- Previous experience in civil construction.
- Ability to obtain SC Clearance.
- Ability to understand civil standards, specifications and technical drawings.
- Civil Engineering qualification or suitable relevant experience.
- Nuclear or MOD experience.
- Experience working on large, complex construction projects.
- ISO 9001 Auditor qualification.
- HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or similar.
- CSCS Card.
- Microsoft Office experience.
The Quality Control Engineer/Inspector role in Plymouth offers an attractive 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern, enhanced rates for weekend working and expenses on top of the rate.
If you are an experienced Quality Control Engineer/Inspector with a background in civil construction, quality or inspection and are interested in working in Plymouth,
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