Quality Engineer / QC Inspector - SC Cleared
Posted Today by Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
£48 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Reading, Berkshire
Summary: The Quality Engineer / QC Inspector role at AWE, Burghfield involves providing QA/QC support across various projects, ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures. This long-term contract position offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires active SC clearance. The successful candidate will engage in inspections, documentation reviews, and stakeholder meetings throughout the project lifecycle. Immediate availability is preferred for this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and accept procedures and documentation in line with QC1 requirements
- Carry out QC inspections in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Ongoing review and final acceptance of Life Time Records (LTRs)
- Perform final release inspections
- Witness testing activities as required
- Attend project, quality, and stakeholder meetings
- Provide robust QA/QC support across multiple project stages
Key Skills:
- Active SC Clearance (minimum - must be live)
- Proven experience in nuclear and/or defence environments
- Strong background in Quality Engineering and QC Inspection
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within regulated environments
Salary (Rate): £48 per hour
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Quality Engineer / QC Inspector
Location: AWE, Burghfield (Hybrid)
Rate: £48 per hour (Outside IR35) + expenses
Contract: 12 months
Start: ASAP
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer / QC Inspector to provide QA/QC support across a range of projects at AWE, Burghfield. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering excellent rates and flexible hybrid working.
The Role
You will support projects from initial kick-off through to final completion, ensuring all quality requirements are met in line with established standards and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and accept procedures and documentation in line with QC1 requirements
- Carry out QC inspections in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Ongoing review and final acceptance of Life Time Records (LTRs)
- Perform final release inspections
- Witness testing activities as required
- Attend project, quality, and stakeholder meetings
- Provide robust QA/QC support across multiple project stages
Essential Requirements
- Active SC Clearance (minimum - must be live)
- Proven experience in nuclear and/or defence environments
- Strong background in Quality Engineering and QC Inspection
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within regulated environments
What's on Offer
- £48 per hour, Outside IR35
- Expenses paid
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Long-term, stable 12-month contract
- Opportunity to work on critical, high-profile projects
Apply now if you meet the clearance and experience requirements and are available to start immediately.