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Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Warrington

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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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