Civils Quality Engineer

Civils Quality Engineer

  • Contract
  • Reading
    Location: Reading
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £45 - £50 per hour + Outside IR35
    Contact: Oliver Markham 
    Contact email: Oliver.markham@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07441390395
    Job ref: BBBH26263_1778583377
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-May-26
    Startdate: ASAP

    Civils Quality Engineer

    Location: AWE Burghfield
    Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
    Rate: £48 per hour
    IR35 Status: Outside IR35
    Additional Benefits: Expenses Included
    Working Arrangement: Full-Time, Site Based
    We are currently seeking an experienced Civils Quality Engineer to support a major infrastructure programme based at AWE Burghfield. This is a long-term opportunity for a quality professional with strong civils experience and active security clearance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Review and acceptance of procedures and documentation in accordance with QC1 requirements
    • Carry out QC inspections in line with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
    • Ongoing review and final acceptance of Lifetime Quality Records (LTRs)
    • Witness testing activities and conduct on-site inspections
    • Attend project and quality-related meetings as required
    • Verify works against approved detailed design drawings and specifications

    Essential Requirements

    • Live SC Clearance (or higher) – mandatory
    • Previous experience within a quality-related role on a major infrastructure or civils project
    • Strong civils background
    • Experience carrying out on-site inspections against approved detailed designs
    • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
    • Valid CSCS Card
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office

    Additional Information

    • Site-based role in the Reading area
    • Long-term contract opportunity
    • Candidates without existing live SC clearance cannot be considered

    If you are a Civils Quality Engineer looking for a secure long-term contract with competitive rates and expenses covered, we would like to hear from you.

    Your Consultant

    Oliver Markham

    Team Leader - Nuclear & Buildings

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