About this role
The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs Quality Engineer (Civils) Sizewell C 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: 17th 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.
Apply Now For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.