Quality Engineer

Sizewell C is entering an exciting new phase as we continue to grow as an independent organisation and deliver one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects. As momentum builds across the programme, we are looking for talented individuals to join us and help shape the future of the project. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Position: Quality Engineer (Civils)

Location: Leiston, Suffolk, onsite 5 days per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Starting from £57,000 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

Closing Date: 18th November 2026

About the Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring quality requirements are consistently delivered across the Sizewell C project and its supply chain. Working within the Quality Delivery team, you will provide assurance that contractors and suppliers are meeting project, regulatory and contractual standards throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning. You will support audits, inspections, surveillance activities and quality reviews, helping to identify and resolve issues before they impact delivery. Your work will be critical in driving Right First-Time outcomes, maintaining compliance and supporting the safe delivery of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality assurance and quality control activities across assigned contracts and work packages.
• Drive supplier and contractor compliance with project quality requirements and industry standards.
• Review and support implementation of quality plans, inspection strategies and quality documentation.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and surveillance activities to provide effective quality oversight.
• Monitor, investigate and support resolution of non-conformances and quality issues.
• Partner with project, engineering, construction and supply chain teams to embed quality throughout delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Right First Time performance across the project.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working in a quality assurance or quality control role within nuclear or another highly regulated, safety-critical industry.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and quality assurance principles.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, audits, inspections and contractor assurance activities.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with strong written, verbal and reporting skills.
• Experience working within complex engineering, construction, manufacturing or infrastructure projects.

Desirable

• Experience on major infrastructure, engineering, construction or nuclear projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 19443 and nuclear quality requirements.
• Experience of welding, non-destructive testing (NDT) or pressure systems.
• IRCA Auditor certification or membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in an engineering, science or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a nationally significant project helping to deliver the UK’s clean energy future.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts on one of the country’s largest infrastructure programmes.
• Enjoy a competitive reward package, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a project of national importance.

Behavioural Competencies 

Humility 

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

Positivity 

• Positively challenge poor quality and performance 
• Identify solutions at the lowest possible level 
• Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward 

Respect 

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate  
• Give and receive feedback with respect  
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas 

Solidarity 

• 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  
• Clearer and faster decision making  
• Drive simplification at all levels 

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.