Project Quality Engineer
Matchtech · Bristol, England ·
Project Quality Engineer Location: Bristol, England (Hybrid / Mobile with travel to UK manufacturing sites, Hinkley Point C, and supplier facilities) Job Type: Full-time Security Clearance: UK Background Check / Vetting Required About the Client: Our client is an international leader in industrial process design, fabrication, piping, and construction management.
Operating across high-specification sectors such as nuclear, energy, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industry, they are renowned for delivering complex, high-integrity mechanical and piping systems. They foster an environment built on operational satisfaction, strict quality assurance, and continuous improvement, driving a strong Nuclear Safety Culture and technical excellence across all project delivery centres. About
the Opportunity
Based out of Bristol with travel across UK manufacturing and construction sites (including Hinkley Point C and Broughton), the Project Quality Engineer will assist the Project Quality Manager and Senior Project Quality Manager in establishing and maintaining project quality assurance measures.
In this role, you will champion a "Right First Time" operational mindset, audit manufacturing and installation activities against Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), track quality performance KPIs, and resolve technical quality topics across project scopes.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Operational Controls Process Compliance: Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining project processes, ensuring delivery teams strictly adhere to established procedures and ITPs. Inspection Oversight: Check that manufacturing and installation activities meet specification requirements, including non-destructive testing (NDT), dimensional checks, and quality records.
Proactive Resolution: Identify quality topics early, suggest corrective actions to prevent recurrence, and actively chase open quality actions with designated action owners. Quality Metrics & Performance Reporting KPI Management: Develop, manage, and analyse data related to quality Key Performance Indicators (Safety First, On Time, On Spec, On Budget, Customer Satisfaction).
Reporting: Prepare formal performance reports and provide constructive feedback to project leadership regarding quality trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean principles to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and optimiz...