Mechanical QC Engineer (pressure vessels)

Mechanical QC Engineer – Edmonton, North LondonCirca £55p/h (negotiable dependent on your current rate) + outside IR35 + min 12-18mth site-based contractMechanical QC Engineer responsibilities include:Responsible for assuring quality compliance during the assembly, installation, inspection, and testing of boiler pressure parts, including water wall panels, economizers, headers, and associated piping systems.Ensure all construction activities are executed in full compliance with project specifications, applicable international standards, approved procedures, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)Reporting to Project QA Manager, undertake QC inspections for mechanical assembly activities related to Water wall panels, Boiler pressure parts, Headers, drums, and manifolds, Structural supports and attachmentsEnsure activities comply with approved IFC drawings, method statements and ITPsWitness & record fit-up inspections, dimensional checks & alignment and torqueing & bolting activitiesWelding activities and heat treatment (PWHT where applicable)Conduct material receiving inspections (MRI) and verification of vendor documentationEnsure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).Coordinate and verify Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activitiesWitness and verify Hydrostatic pressure testing, Leak tests and Flushing, blowing, and pre-commissioning activitiesSupervise subcontractors’ quality activities and ensure compliance with contractual requirementsMechanical QC Engineer profile: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentAn experienced Engineer, with min 5-8yrs experience in QC/QA roles for mechanical assembly in Power generation Boilers, HRSGs, or industrial plants.Proven experience with boiler pressure parts assembly and water wall panels.Strong knowledge of welding, NDT, and pressure testing.Certification in ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.CSWIP / BGAS or similar inspection certifications.Strong working knowledge to standards and codes: BS / EN / European Standards, EN 12952 – Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations, EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels, EN ISO 15614 – Welding procedure qualification, EN ISO 9606 – Welder qualificationISO Standards; ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems; ISO 3834 – Quality requirements for fusion weldingNDT Standards; ISO 9712; ASNT SNT-TC-1A (where specified in project requirements)Excellent documentation and reporting skills.Ability to work independently on site in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication skills with subcontractors, clients, and third parties.High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.Proficient in MS Office and QA/QC documentation systemsIf the above Mechanical QC Engineer contract work looks of interest and you are confident you meet the experience & qualifications required, then please get in touch and one of our consultants will call you back