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 Pre-Outage activities will be to Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations. Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs. Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components. Inspect fit-up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components. Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria. Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs). Support FATs, punch list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment. On the outage you will be required to lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts. Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems. Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks. Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports,...