Astute's Power team are looking to recruit an Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis.Key skills required for the Outage QA/QC Engineer role Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements. Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.Must hold QA/QC inspection experience in heavy industrial environments.Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector QualificationMust be prepared to work long hoursLocation, day rate and timeframe of the Outage QA/QC Engineer role Leeds£30.00 per hour2+ Months contractApril 2026INDPOWAstute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. TPBN1_UKTJ
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Outage QA/QC Engineer