Quality Engineer

North West England

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Ref
76193
Vacancy title
Quality Engineer
Function(s)
SHEQ
Contract type
Full time permanent
Region
North West England
Location(s)
Risley
Description

Quality Engineer

Location: Warrington or Cumbria, dependent on candidate location

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About us:

At Morgan Sindall Nuclear, we deliver complex nuclear infrastructure and decommissioning projects in the UK, supporting national security and energy needs. Our team’s focus is on creating a safe, sustainable environment through innovation and excellence in engineering. We are now seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our growing team within our Nuclear Business Unit. 

 

About the role:

 

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective planning, evaluation, verification, and certification of quality across our nuclear projects. You will proactively identify and implement quality improvements, working closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to meet customer and project-specific requirements. Your expertise will be key to minimising the cost and consequence of failure while ensuring compliance with rigorous regulatory and safety standards.

Key responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities to ensure right-first-time delivery.
  • Develop and implement quality improvement plans aligned with project objectives.
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand and interpret their requirements, including legislative and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with integrated teams to prepare quality and inspection plans, ensuring adherence to lifetime records.
  • Coach and educate teams on QA/QC tools, techniques, and best practices to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Monitor quality performance through audits, key performance indicators, and dashboards.
  • Analyse QA/QC outputs to verify product/service conformity and report to management.
  • Drive continual improvement initiatives, applying structured methodologies to solve complex problems.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 and other relevant management system standards.

 

Qualifications and experience:

  • Degree in a relevant discipline OR professional qualification such as CQI Level 5 Diploma.
  • Membership with the CQI or other relevant professional body.
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor trained.
  • Experience working in complex, high-risk environments, ideally within the nuclear industry or Sellafield.
  • Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and the ability to manage supplier quality.
  • Familiarity with the PAF (Prevention, Appraisal, Failure) model and cost-of-failure principles.
  • Proven track record of forming effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Valid UK driving license and ability to travel for supply chain visits and between Sellafield Sites and Risley.
  • Able to obtain relevant security clearance.
  • Extensive experience in quality-related roles in nuclear or similarly regulated industries.

 

Desirable skills:

  • Understanding of Sellafield's mission and key business processes.
  • Trained in conducting investigations and working with the supply chain.
  • Operational or project management experience.

 

Rewards & Benefits:
At Morgan Sindall Nuclear, we offer a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package, including:

  • Car allowance
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Pension scheme with company contributions
  • Private healthcare options
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and training
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Travel expenses for supply chain visits

Why Join Us?


At Morgan Sindall Nuclear, you’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation and safety in one of the most challenging sectors. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work on some of the UK’s most critical infrastructure projects.

 

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

 

 


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