Head of Quality

Bilfinger; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Quality Lead to join their team at Hinkley Point C. The successful candidate will oversee QA/QM activities, ensuring compliance with UK Nuclear standards and managing quality metrics. This full-time on-site role requires travel to Europe and involves significant team leadership and adherence to project quality procedures. Candidates should have a recognised Lead Auditor qualification and a background in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with UK Nuclear sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism in QA/QM dealings.
• Report quality metrics at BNET/PMO level.
• Oversee auditing of all Project Activities.
• Review and assure compliance with Lifetime Quality Records.
• Develop project specific quality procedures.

Skills

Lead Auditor qualification

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Knowledge of UK Nuclear standards

Experience in Lean and Six Sigma

Team leadership

QMS compliance

Education

Recognised Lead Auditor qualification

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Bilfinger UK are looking for a Quality Lead to join us at HPC on a permanent staff basis. This position will be based at Hinkley Point C with a requirement to travel to our facilities at West Carr ad Dortmund

• To maintain the highest degree of professionalism in all dealings related to QA/QM on the Contract.
• To report at BNET / PMO level on all quality metrics for the measurement of performance of the Works.
• Oversee the auditing of all Project Activities as per project schedule and ad hoc.
• Establish arrangements for the review and assurance Lifetime Quality Records for compliance.
• Maintain and make improvements to Integrated Management System.
• Develop & monitor project specific Quality procedures to meet project requirements.
• Interact cross-functionally with ALL project team members and management to ensure client and statutory requirements are effectively met & reported.
• Develop Audit schedule with Internal and External stakeholders.
• Organise and maintain CAR / NCR logs, Lesson Learned process on behalf of the projects.
• Review technical requisitions and procurement documentation for QA/QC compliance.
• Champion Foreign Material Exclusion, preventing ingress or entrapment of non-specified materials, loose items or debris in equipment and /or systems during assembly and testing.
• Issue of NCR’s where required and facilitating construction in closure of internal and client issued NCR’s.
• Establish arrangements for assuring configuration controls and related interfaces are understood and robust in execution.
• Conduct improvement projects to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of a process by applying the appropriate improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma etc).
• Train and coach, the QA/QM team(s) across the projects to improve aspects of their business performance
• Recommending improvements to installation processes, materials, or inspection methods to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Complete any other services on behalf of the QA/QM team & Programme Director, as requested by your Line Manager
• Significant working knowledge of organisation/delivery development and improvement for a technical programme or Project environment.
• Knowledge of working to UK and international standards and codes of practice for the UK Nuclear sector.
• Lead a team, responsibility for QMS compliance, assurance of project management arrangements across diverse number of project teams/activities. Experience in the development and implementation of standards and controls
• Based full time on site
• 40 hours week
• Travel to Europe required

Role Qualifications

• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or Engineering qualification
• Member of Chartered Quality Institute (desirable)
• CCNSG

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246. Engineering & Consultancy| Bilfinger UK Limited| Temporary| White-collar workers| Skilled / Semi-skilled| Engineering