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.

Skills
Quality Control, Procurement, Documentation

Employment type
Full Time