Quality Engineer

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We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our KierBAM Joint Venture based at Hinkley Point

C.

Location
:
Bridgwater - Hinkley Point C
Hours
: 47.5 hours per week

Note
:
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Quality Engineer, you'll support the safe and compliant delivery of KierBAM works at Hinkley Point C by ensuring that all construction activities meet NNB's nuclear quality requirements, relevant British/International Standards, and KierBAM quality processes.

• Implement and oversee adherence to the Project Quality Plan, specifications, ITPs, RAMS, and nuclear safety standards, including inspections and testing requirements
• Manage QA documentation, product compliance, and traceability records, ensuring readiness for progressive assurance and project handover
• Lead non-conformance management, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and communicate lessons learned to clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate with package managers, subcontractors, and design teams to maintain robust quality standards, delivering briefings and training as required
• Utilise digital QA platforms for reporting, audits, and continuous improvement, while promoting team wellbeing and an inclusive workplace culture

This role is a good fit if you have:

• Experience in quality engineering within civils, façade, cladding, architectural or fit-out works
• Strong understanding of nuclear-grade construction quality requirements; ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Experience with ITPs, QCPs, LTQRs and structured handover processes; working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract processes
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use digital QA tools
• CSCS PQP/AQP card

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. See more information of benefits here.

Kier is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our employees help shape Kier's diversity initiatives. See our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role are offered an interview.

This role will be subject to pre-employment checks and, due to the nature of the work, Government Security Check (SC) Clearance may be required and conducted by UKSV. Applicants with convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis; see our prisoner programme for support into employment.

We look forward to seeing your application to join Kier.