Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Quality Engineer to support a major new build project at AWE Aldermaston. This is a full-time site-based role (no hybrid working), offering the opportunity to play a key part in one of the UK's most high-profile and secure infrastructure projects.
The Role:

• Provide quality assurance oversight during the construction and commissioning phases.
• Act as a Clerk of Works-style presence on site, ensuring that construction and installation activities meet required standards and specifications.
• Support mechanical systems installation and commissioning, including documentation, verification, and sign-off.
• Engage with project engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to drive quality compliance across all build activities.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and associated documentation.

What We're Looking For:

• Background as a mechanical AP, commissioning engineer, or clerk of works with demonstrable quality assurance experience.
• Strong construction/site experience (not just welding or fabrication inspection).
• Proven ability to manage and enforce standards across contractors and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries is highly advantageous.
• SC Clearance is ideal; candidates must be eligible to obtain it.

Key Details:

• Contract role based fully on-site at AWE Aldermaston.
• Competitive rates up to 55 per hour - please only apply if you are seeking within this range.
• Long-term project opportunity with significant scope for impact.

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