Job Title: Construction Quality Engineer

Location: Aldermaston (AWE site) - Full Time On-Site

Rate: Up to £55 p/h (Outside IR35)

Clearance: Current or eligible for SC Clearance strongly

Overview:

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