Production Quality Engineer

VSL International (UK) have an exciting opportunity available for a Production Quality Engineer to join our team on the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater, Somerset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in working on one of the largest construction projects in the UK. A brand new £10B nuclear power station currently being built using some of the most modern, advanced and sustainable construction and engineering solutions, with the help of VSL's extensive international expertise gained from similar projects done around the world!

We are happy to consider junior applicants for this role, including recent graduates.

Job Purpose

Working within a joint venture organisation, you will be responsible for ensuring that the project quality objectives are achieved. 

Key Tasks & Activities 

• Implementing and enforcing the Project Quality Plan and ensuring compliance to project specifications, procedures, Inspection Test Plans and related controls.
• Using electronic management systems (SONIMS, Fieldview) to ensure information is made available to the project team.
• Supporting and guiding the project team on ITP and WIR requirements.
• Overseeing day to day activities that relate to the project’s scope to ensure conformance to procedural requirements, material specifications and process completion.
• Assisting in compiling of Lifetime Quality Records with support and guidance from Quality Manager.
• Coordinating quality controls performed on site and in workshop in accordance with ITP quality criteria ensuring project team can repeat compliance.
• Assisting the Quality Manager in performance measurement (e.g., system audits, site inspections, culture surveys, incident data analysis) to inform the site management team of their performance and recommend appropriate continual improvement. 

About You

• Strong administrative abilities, methodical and good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• IT skills including MS Office, Teams and Sharepoint
• Analytical skills with a structured approach to problem solving
• Strong decision-making skills
• Quality control experience or similar role
• An understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems standard and related quality management principles

Why VSL UK?

VSL’s story started with a genuine technical revolution that helped broaden horizons for civil and construction engineers allowing them to push the boundaries of calculating structures further. Throughout the years we have continued to develop our products, equipment and construction technologies to respond to more and more stringent specifications in terms of quality, performance and construction speed.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits, including:

26 days annual leave, increasing to by 2 days for 2 years’ service (max. 30 days)
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

Be Yourself!

Here at the Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details.  If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.