Project Quality Engineer

About Boccard UK Ltd

Boccard UK Ltd is a leading industrial contractor providing premier engineering, manufacturing, and project management solutions. We deliver complex industrial projects across high-regulated sectors. We are seeking a proactive Project Quality Engineer to assist our Project Quality Manager (PQM) in defining project quality standards, deploying strict assurance measures, and championing a Right First-Time culture across our builds.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

As a Project Quality Engineer, you will directly assist the Project Quality Manager in defining project quality standards and ensuring compliance across the project lifecycle. Your main duties will include:

• Process & Standard Maintenance: Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining project processes to guarantee successful implementation and completion.
• Quality Culture & Final Delivery: Promote a proactive Right First-Time attitude across the team to ensure the flawless final quality of our deliveries.
• Inspections & Records: Physically check installation and manufacturing activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, verifying all necessary Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), dimensional checks, and associated quality records.
• Process Compliance & ITPs: Verify that all projects strictly implement correct procedures, follow operational workflows, and adhere to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• KPI & Data Management: Create and manage performance indicators evaluating Safety First, On Time, On Spec, On Budget, and Customer Satisfaction. You will handle KPI data to identify areas for improvement and prepare performance reports for stakeholders.
• Action Tracking & Problem Solving: Work proactively to address quality topics swiftly, suggest continuous improvements to eliminate repeating issues, and actively chase open actions with action owners.
• Site & Supplier Audits: Travel to suppliers and active project sites to audit quality standards and ensure process capacities are fully met.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Report all relevant quality topics directly to the PQM while providing clear feedback on quality concerns to project teams and leadership.
• Training & Team Alignment: Become familiar with company policies and deliver hands-on guidelines training to the project team.
• Flexibility & Inclusion: Carry out any other reasonable duties required within the overall scope of the quality function, and champion Boccard UK Ltd's policy on Equality & Diversity.

What We're Looking For (Skills & Experience)

Essential Criteria:

• Experience: Extensive work experience in a manufacturing or construction environment implementing quality programs.
• Methodologies: A proven track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Continuous Improvement.
• Standards & Compliance: Solid, demonstrable knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 standards.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills with a sharp eye for detail, alongside strong organizational and factual problem-solving skills.
• Software: Advanced knowledge of the MS Office Pack, with expert-level proficiency in Excel for KPI management and reporting.

Desirable Criteria (Advantageous):

• Education: BS in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Business, or a related degree.
• Sector Knowledge: Knowledgeable in Nuclear New Build (NNB) requirements and RCC-M codes/related specifications.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of modern welding procedures.
• Languages: Fluent in written and verbal English and ideally French.
• Mobility: Flexibility and willingness to travel to suppliers and project sites to verify capacity and quality.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Package: Competitive salary dependent upon experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to large-scale, high-integrity nuclear and industrial engineering projects.
• Inclusive Environment: A workplace built on mutual respect, promoting equality, diversity, and fair opportunities for all employees.