Mechanical Quality Control and Assurance Engineer

Mechanical QA/QC Engineer

Summary
We’re looking for a Mechanical QA/QC Engineer to join our team and support quality assurance and quality control delivery on a major UK nuclear new build power station project. This role will suit someone with proven QA/QC experience in mechanical systems, looking to work on one of the country’s most high-profile construction projects.
 
Who are the NRL Group?
The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium‑sized organisations.
For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).
We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.

Responsibilities

• Implement project Quality Management System requirements, supporting compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 standards.
• Review and verify contractor quality plans, inspection plans and method statements.
• Conduct inspections and surveillance of mechanical installation and testing activities.
• Monitor and maintain quality records in line with project requirements.
• Witness testing activities and verify completion of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage non-conformance process, including raising NCRs and supporting root cause analysis.
• Liaise with construction supervisors, commissioning teams and client representatives to ensure compliance.
• Support the production and review of lifetime quality records and turnover documentation.

Must‑have Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in QA/QC roles within major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and inspection/test planning.
• Previous experience supporting mechanical installation and commissioning activities.
• Relevant site safety qualification.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Nuclear new build or regulated industry experience (nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemical, defence).
• Membership of CQI or IMechE.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Familiarity with RCC-M, ASME codes or pressure system regulations.

Benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

• 25 days holiday
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
• Long service awards
• Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

Apply Now
If you’d like to bring your QA/QC experience to one of the UK’s most exciting energy projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s shaping the future of low‑carbon energy.


The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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