Piping Quality Lead

Job Title: Piping Quality Lead
Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Piping Quality Lead to join the NRL Group and play a key role in ensuring quality compliance across major projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of piping and welding standards who is confident in leading quality activities in line with codes, standards and project requirements.
Who are the NRL Group?
The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium‑sized organisations.
For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).
We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.
Responsibilities

Lead and oversee site piping quality activities on behalf of NRL.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards and project requirements.
Monitor subcontractor activities against Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and report results.
Conduct quality audits and random inspections internally and across subcontractors.
Review and approve key documents including ITPLs and Site Work Conformance Files.
Verify welding documentation and oversee welder performance monitoring.
Deliver quality training to partners and team members on tools and procedures.
Manage escalation of non-conformances and ensure resolution to prevent reoccurrence.

 
Must‑have Requirements

Engineering/BEng degree or equivalent.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
Welding Inspector qualification.
Proven experience in piping, mechanical and welding inspection.
Solid understanding of NDT (PT, MT, UT & RT desirable).
Previous experience delivering quality leadership across at least two full projects.
Proficient in MS Office and related software.

 
Nice‑to‑have Skills

Additional NDT certifications.
Experience in corrosion protection (painting, galvanising).
Knowledge of nuclear safety requirements/PED/EN.

 
Benefits Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

25 days holiday
Competitive pension scheme
Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

 
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the lead in ensuring quality excellence on key engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our award-winning team.
 
About NRLThe NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.