Defence Quality Lead – Nuclear & Civil

Amentum company; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is recruiting a Quality Management Lead for a major defence project based at Aldermaston. The role ensures client quality requirements are met across the full project life cycle, from design to handover, reporting to the Portfolio Head of Quality.

You will lead a team of quality professionals, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust QA processes within a highly regulated environment, with opportunities to influence across functions and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance/Control in a construction/regulatory environment.
• Proven leadership in a quality assurance/control setting.
• Ability to generate and implement quality procedures and plans.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and 3rd-party audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Quality professionals to deliver the project.
• Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and report on Client Feedback processes.
• Create and deploy Project Quality Plans and QMs with internal and supply chain stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor Inspection and Test Plans for manufacture and on-site works.
• Support audits and prepare quality reports for reviews.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Security Clearance (UK)

Audits (Internal/3rd party)

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Education

CQI Membership - Chartered Quality Professional (Preferred)

Job description

Amentum is recruiting a Quality Management Lead for a major defence project based at Aldermaston. The role ensures client quality requirements are met across the full project life cycle, from design to handover, reporting to the Portfolio Head of Quality.

You will lead a team of quality professionals, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust QA processes within a highly regulated environment, with opportunities to influence across functions and supply chain.