Quality Engineer

NRL Recruitment · Reading, Reading

Quality Engineer at NRL Recruitment, based in Reading, Reading, paying £12.00 - £48.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£12.00 - £48.00 per hour
Location
Reading, Reading
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
17 Sep 2026
Sector
Quality Engineer

About 12% above the going rate for quality engineer

Reference 2a50c424034602a0a77952e41bbaac6a2a0a2e7d

About the role

Quality EngineerLocation: Aldermaston, Reading
Rate: £48.00 per hour
Contract: 12 MonthsWe are currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major Nuclear & Defence project in Aldermaston.
Key Responsibilities

Support the Workstream Quality Lead in maintaining project quality requirements.
Work closely with Construction Teams to ensure Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) production and compliance.
Compile Lifetime Quality Records and support suppliers with client quality requirements.
Manage Supply Chain Quality activities, including supplier assessments, audits, and performance monitoring.
Manage Non-Conformances, Defects, and Improvement Notices, driving continuous improvement.
Develop Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, Quality Management Plans, and ITPs.
Conduct internal, supplier, and third-party audits.

 
Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' Quality Assurance experience within M&E, Welding, Fabrication, or Construction environments.
Experience working on Nuclear and Defence projects.
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor qualified.
Experience conducting internal, supplier, and ISO 9001:2015 third-party audits.
Ability to develop quality documentation and inspection plans.
Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

  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.

Reference: 2a50c424034602a0a77952e41bbaac6a2a0a2e7d · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 17 Sep 2026 · Listed via NRL Recruitment

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