Quality Engineer - Transverse Manufacturing
Location: Ipswich (with site visits to Suffolk as required)
Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!
The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to support the successful delivery of the Transverse Manufacturing scope on the Sizewell C Project.
CWA, appointed by the Sizewell C client, brings together three leading delivery contractors — Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty — to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling
We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to support the delivery of the Sizewell C project in Suffolk—one of the UK's largest and most complex nuclear new‑build programmes. The role sits within the CWA Quality function and plays a key part in assuring that civil construction activities are planned, executed and verified in full compliance with Sizewell C requirements, regulatory expectations and relevant legislation. Working closely with construction teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, the QA/QC Engineer will provide site‑based quality oversight, support audits and inspections, manage quality documentation and contribute to progressive assurance, readiness reviews and continuous improvement across the works
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery and implementation of quality plans, procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and templates in line with project and regulatory requirements
Assist with the deployment and governance of the project Quality Management System across delivery teams and supply chain partners
Carry out internal audits, supporting audit planning, reporting and close‑out of corrective actions
Undertake site inspections and surveillance to verify works comply with specifications, drawings, method statements and ITPs
Review and maintain inspection records, material traceability and quality documentation in line with project requirements
Support non‑conformance management, including investigation, corrective actions and verification of close‑out
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, quality performance reporting and trend analysis
Support readiness reviews, handover activities and external audits including ISO 9001 and regulatory assurance
What Skills and Experience We Are Looking For
Degree qualified in Engineering or Science, or equivalent industry experience
Experience working on construction or major infrastructure projects
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality assurance processes
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification (or working towards)
Strong attention to detail with a structured, process‑driven approach
Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
Proactive, pragmatic and solutions‑focused, with the ability to manage priorities independently
Experience within highly regulated environments is advantageous
Why Sizewell CThis is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
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