Engineering Quality Manager

NG Bailey MEH Alliance; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension with employer contributions

Discounts

Personal development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey MEH Alliance is seeking an Engineering Quality Manager for the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater, Somerset. This full-time role focuses on establishing and maintaining a robust quality management system across mechanical, electrical and HVAC disciplines, ensuring conformance to regulatory and project standards.

You will lead QA/QC activities, oversee audits, manage documentation, and drive non-conformance actions while coordinating with engineering, construction and commissioning

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering roles on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes and regulatory standards.
• Auditing experience and ability to implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality management system within your area, ensuring compliance with regs and project specs.
• Develop procedures, work instructions, and quality plans aligned with project requirements.
• Oversee QC inspections and audits; identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.

Skills

QA & QC

Nuclear project experience

Auditor certification

Education

ONC/HNC/HND (Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC)

ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor (IRCA)

CIQ Chartered membership (CQI)

Job description

Engineering Quality Manager

Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Permanent

Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

NG Baileyare proud to be involved in theHinkley Point C project based in Bridgwater, Somerset.This is the first in anew generation of nuclear power stations in Britainproviding zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes.NG Bailey, the UK's leading independent engineering and services business, are proud to be part of theMEH Alliance, a joint venture to deliver the mechanical, electrical and HVAC installation for the project.

As part of recent growth on this project, we are looking for additional Quality Managers to join us and support delivery in ensuring that all aspects of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are implemented effectively throughout the lifecycle of the project. Each Quality Manager will primarily oversee the function for a specific discipline, so we are looking for applicants from Mechanical, Electrical or HVAC backgrounds.

This is a full-time permanent position based at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. The project has options in place for applicants who are working away from home through the week and generous uplifts and allowances are offered to accommodate this.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the quality management system within your designated area, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Develop review, and approve procedures, work instructions, and quality plans specific to your area, ensuring they are aligned with project requirements and best practices.
• Oversee quality control inspections and audits to verify compliance with QA requirements, identifying non-conformances, and implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Manage the documentation process within your area, to ensure the availability of accurate and up-to-date records for regulatory compliance and project traceability. Specifically ensuring Inspection Test Records are available and in use for all works within the discipline and life time quality records are monitored through project maturity ensuring readiness for handover.
• Ensure the identification and correct raising of NCRs for all areas of nonconformance in all aspects of the alliance works and processes. Monitor NCR progress towards closure and maintain constant communication for relevant teams on NCR progress and closure requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to project personnel, on quality procedures, standards, and requirements applicable to your area, promoting a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
• Identify potential quality risks and hazards within your area, conducting risk assessments, and implementing risk mitigation measures to prevent quality issues and ensure the safety and reliability of the nuclear facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements, codes, standards, and licensing conditions related to quality assurance and quality control activities within your area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with other project disciplines, such as engineering, construction, and commissioning, to address interface issues, resolve conflicts, and facilitate smooth integration of quality assurance processes across different project phases.

Requirements:

• Qualifications in an Engineering discipline, ONC / HNC / HND (Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC)
• Auditor Certification, preferably ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor, registered with IRCA
• Preferred membership of Chartered Quality Institute
• Experience in progressively responsible quality engineering positions, within major projects
• Previous experience in the nuclear sector and working within an alliance would be beneficial.

Benefits

• We are able to offer a competitive salary with generous uplift and allowances for working away from home where required.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

NG Bailey on the Hinkley Point C Project:

We are working across both Hinkley Point C units to deliver the infrastructure that will power the station and its operations, creating 1,000 jobs including many specialist engineers. Works include the design and installation of circa 76,000 cables totalling over 3,000km in length; over 180km of cable containment support systems; fire and environmental sealing; design and installation of earthing systems, and specialist packages associated with data acquisition and plant control.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.