​Quality Engineer (QA/QC) – Nuclear Defence Project
12-Month Minimum Contract | Hybrid Working | Live SC Clearance Required
Hours: Minimum 8 hours per day

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer (QA/QC) to support a high-profile Nuclear Defence programme. This role requires a strong background in regulated environments, with a clear understanding of nuclear quality standards, compliance, and documentation control.

This is a minimum 12-month contract opportunity operating under a hybrid working arrangement. Active SC Clearance is essential.

Role Overview

You will provide comprehensive QA/QC support across the full project lifecycle — from initial kick-off through to final completion and release. The role will ensure all quality activities are delivered in strict accordance with nuclear industry regulations, defence standards, and QC1 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, assess and formally accept procedures and documentation in line with QC1 and nuclear regulatory requirements

• Conduct QC inspections in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

• Perform surveillance activities across manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and testing phases

• Ongoing review and final acceptance of Lifetime Records (LTRs) ensuring full traceability and compliance

• Conduct and sign off Final Release Inspections (FRI)

• Witness functional, pressure, NDT and other relevant testing activities

• Support configuration control and document management processes

• Attend and contribute to project, quality, and technical review meetings

• Ensure adherence to nuclear safety culture, quality governance, and defence compliance standards

Essential Experience & Skills

• Demonstrable experience within nuclear, defence, or highly regulated engineering environments

• Strong knowledge of nuclear quality standards, traceability, and documentation requirements

• Experience working under structured Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ASME, defence standards)

• Proven ability to review technical documentation and verify compliance

• Strong understanding of ITPs, LTR compilation, and final certification processes

• Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills

• Live SC Clearance (mandatory)

Contract Details

• Minimum 12-month engagement

• 8-hour working day (minimum)

• Hybrid working model

• High-profile nuclear defence programme

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering quality assurance within a nationally significant nuclear defence project. If you have the required clearance and experience in regulated environments, please apply and one of our team will be in touch.