QA / QC Inspector

Role: QA/QC Inspector Duration: 12 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Primarily operating in the Midlands, with travel to supplier sites across North West, North East, and South Wales as required. Travel and accommodation will be provided when necessary. Key Responsibilities: Quality Control and Inspection Services: Provide independent quality control and weld inspection services across a range of nuclear mechanical disciplines at vendors' or other participating entities' premises. Inspection at Operating Sites and Vendors: Deliver independent inspection and quality control services at operating sites and vendors related to new equipment in manufacture, fabrication, and construction. Documentation Review: Conduct reviews of fabrication/manufacturing documentation, including quality plans, ITPs, welding procedures, NDE procedures, and LTQRs, ensuring they meet all required standards. Relationship Management: Develop and maintain excellent relationships with both internal and external customers to ensure smooth inspection processes. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all inspections comply with relevant nuclear and conventional codes and standards, particularly those related to pressure equipment and systems (e.g., EN13445, EN13480, PD5500, ASME VIII). Audit and Reporting: Prepare detailed inspection reports and non-conformance reports. Provide recommendations for corrective actions and follow up on their implementation. Proactive Engagement: Demonstrate a proactive, self-motivated approach to both technical and non-technical aspects of the role, actively participating in technical discussions and negotiations. Knowledge and Skills: Industry Knowledge: Good working knowledge of inspection requirements within the nuclear industry, or transferable experience from other high-hazard industries. Codes and Standards: Experience or the ability to quickly learn nuclear and conventional codes and standards relating to pressure equipment, welding, and NDE standards. Technical Skills: Strong background in the inspection of welded fabrications and manufactured equipment for nuclear and conventional power generation applications. Certifications: Essential: CSWIP 3.1 or above, with certifications in RAD, MPI, and DPI. Preferred: UT certification (priority for candidates with this qualification). Communication: Strong technical writing and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage and influence a range of stakeholders. Customer Quality Requirements: Good working knowledge of customer quality requirements and manufacturing techniques and processes. Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in inspecting welded fabrications/manufactured equipment in nuclear or similar high-hazard industries. Additional Information: Work Environment: This role involves frequent travel to different vendor sites, often with one week's notice of locations, primarily within the Midlands. Physical Requirements: The role may involve working in industrial environments, including workshops and manufacturing plants, with potential exposure to confined or elevated spaces