Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Lead QA /QC Engineer on a 3-month contract basis on an outage in West Yorkshire starting in February 2026.
The Lead QA/QC Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of £40-45.
Key skills required for the Lead QA/QC Engineer role
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Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.
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Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
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Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
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Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
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Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
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Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
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Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
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On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
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Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
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Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
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Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
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Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
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Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
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Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
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Must have experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead QA/QC Engineer role
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West Yorkshire
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£40/45 per hour
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Feb 2026
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3 Months
