We are recruiting Principal Quality Engineers (PQEs) to support the Sizewell C (SZC) project. As a PQE, you will ensure that quality requirements are met across the full nuclear project lifecycle, from contract award through design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, shipping, construction, commissioning and contract close-out. You will help deliver the project right first time by embedding high-quality standards throughout.
Requirements
- Background in large, complex and highly regulated environmentsâideally in nuclear or similarly regulated sectorsâwith strong focus on project quality and expertise in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, I&C, fabrication)
- Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning
- Knowledge of the nuclear sector (preferably new build) and familiarity with Licence Conditions LC6, LC17 and ONR TAG 077 is desirable
- Clear understanding of quality management best practice for deployment in large, complex, contract-led organisations
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills, comfortable engaging with individuals, small groups and large audiences
- Experience ensuring compliance with national and international standards such as GSâRâ3, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, ISO 3834 and EN10204
- Proven ability to plan and conduct internal and supplier audits
- Able to carry out unsupervised inspections to appropriate standards (e.g., pressurised systems)
- Experienced in reviewing quality records (e.g., material certification, CFSI) and analysing quality data across an organisation
- Experience managing people or leading teams
- Strong influencing and stakeholderâengagement skills, able to constructively challenge and build relationships with internal teams, suppliers and wider project stakeholders
- Fluent in written and spoken English; French or another second language is an advantage
- Experience interacting with regulators such as the ONR is desirable
- Knowledge of improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is desirable
- Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
Benefits
- Hybrid Working Opportunity
- Flexible working hours - 2/3 days per week in the Bristol office
- Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
- 25 daysâ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
- Professional fees reimbursed
- Employee referral scheme
- Competitive Sick Pay â Support when you need it
- Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
- Free Digital Gym Access â Expert-led fitness classes
- 24/7 Employee Support Line â Mental health, financial & legal help
