Nuclear QA Lead – Major Projects & Compliance

Altrad Services A/S; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join the Specialist Projects Team at Hinkley Point C (HPC). The role will oversee quality assurance activities across specialist project works, ensuring compliance with Altrad procedures, client requirements, project specifications and applicable nuclear quality standards.

Working closely with project management, construction, engineering and subcontractor teams, the successful candidate will drive quality performance, manage audits

Qualifications

• Relevant quality management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a QA Manager, Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer within construction, engineering or major projects.
• Experience in nuclear, energy or other highly regulated, safety-critical environments is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, audits, ITPs and non-conformance management.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards, project specifications and nuclear quality requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management/document control systems.
• Strong commitment to quality, compliance, continuous improvement and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes across the Specialist Projects Team.
• Ensure compliance with project quality plans, client requirements, applicable standards and HPC quality requirements.
• Develop and review Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated documentation.
• Oversee inspections, audits and surveillance activities to verify compliance.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions, ensuring timely resolution and close-out.
• Monitor quality performance, identify trends and report issues to project management.
• Ensure quality records, inspection documentation and handover dossiers are accurate, complete and traceable.
• Ensure quality reviews and audits are completed within established review cycles, with actions tracked through to closure.
• Support subcontractor quality management, client audits and external assessments.
• Promote quality awareness, lessons learned and continuous improvement across the project.

Skills

Quality management

QA leadership

Audits & NCRs

Documentation control

Tools

MS Office

Quality management software

Job description

Altrad is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join the Specialist Projects Team at Hinkley Point C (HPC). The role will oversee quality assurance activities across specialist project works, ensuring compliance with Altrad procedures, client requirements, project specifications and applicable nuclear quality standards.

Working closely with project management, construction, engineering and subcontractor teams, the successful candidate will drive quality performance, manage audits