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Project Quality Control Engineer
Location: North West UK (Site / Hybrid)
Sector: Nuclear / Highly Regulated Industries Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Quality Control Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on providing independent quality input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Key Responsibilities - Review enquiry, tender, and contract documentation in line with customer quality requirements
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to define inspection and quality expectations
- Support engineering teams to ensure design deliverables incorporate quality control requirements
- Review and approve supplier quality documentation (e.g. QCPs, WPS, NDT procedures)
- Attend supplier kick-off meetings to communicate project quality expectations
- Develop and assign inspection scopes for Quality Inspectors
- Plan and execute inspection activities, including:
- Risk assessments prior to inspection
- Equipment inspections
- Witnessing NDT, FATs, and functional testing
- Review and endorse project documentation (e.g. NDT reports, weld records, EC&I test packs)
- Manage inspection reporting and ensure timely completion
- Review Life Time Records (LTRs) and final documentation dossiers
- Support final release of equipment
- Provide advice on quality risks and support issue resolution
- Participate in project and handover meetings
- Support supplier assessments and audits
- Manage and close out non-conformances
- Contribute to project quality planning and documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal quality management systems and procedures
Experience & Background - Experience within nuclear, oil & gas, or other highly regulated industries
- Strong background in:
- Fabrication and welding processes
- NDT techniques
- Mechanical inspection
- Electrical and instrumentation systems
- Experience with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
- Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, and testing of engineered systems
- Experience reviewing material certification and technical documentation
Knowledge & Qualifications - Good understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
- Knowledge of industry regulations and standards
- HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (preferred)
- Welding inspection qualification such as CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2 (WI)
- Auditor training (desirable)
Skills & Attributes - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and within project teams
- High attention to detail and reporting accuracy
- Customer-focused mindset
- Commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement
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