Project Quality Manager

Matchtech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Project Quality Manager based in Bristol with hybrid work and UK-wide travel to manufacturing sites, Hinkley Point C, and supplier facilities. You will support governance, drive a Right First Time mindset, and act as the quality interface between manufacturing teams, suppliers, and the client.

You will lead quality assurance, oversee CFSI protection, and contribute to operational excellence across project delivery centres with a focus on nuclear safety culture and

Qualifications

• Quality program implementation within complex manufacturing, fabrication, or construction environments.
• Lean manufacturing and fact-based problem solving.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 19443, welding and NDT standards.
• Proficient data manipulation and reporting using MS Office.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites, project locations and suppliers across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain project quality processes to ensure compliance with contractual standards.
• Embed Nuclear Safety Culture behaviours and lead training on Nuclear Culture, CFSI, and compliance.
• Act as main client interface on defined project quality topics with regular feedback and reporting.

Skills

Quality mindset

Travel flexibility

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC in Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Project Quality Manager

• Location: Bristol, England (Hybrid / Mobile with travel to UK manufacturing sites, Hinkley Point C, and supplier facilities)

• Job Type: Full-time

• Security Clearance: UK Background Check / Vetting Required

About the Client:

Our client is an international leader in industrial process design, fabrication, piping, and construction management. Operating across high-specification sectors such as nuclear, energy, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industry, they are renowned for delivering complex, high-integrity mechanical and piping systems.

They foster an environment built on operational satisfaction, strict quality assurance, and continuous improvement, driving a strong Nuclear Safety Culture and technical excellence across all project delivery centres.

About the Opportunity:

Based out of Bristol with travel across UK manufacturing and construction sites (including Hinkley Point C and Deeside), the Project Quality Manager will support the Senior Project Quality Manager and Business Unit Quality Manager in establishing and executing project quality assurance frameworks.

In this pivotal role, you will lead quality governance, champion a "Right First Time" delivery mindset, drive protection against Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items (CFSI), and act as the key quality interface between manufacturing teams, suppliers, and the main client.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance, Governance & Standards

• Project Frameworks: Develop, review, and maintain robust project quality processes to ensure all fabrication and installation scopes strictly comply with contractual standards.

• Nuclear Safety Culture: Embed Nuclear Safety Culture behaviours, leading dedicated training sessions covering Nuclear Culture, CFSI, and compliance principles.

• Client Interface: Act as the main point of contact for the client on defined project quality topics, providing regular feedback, performance metrics, and reporting.

CFSI Protection & Supply Chain Oversight

• CFSI Safeguarding: Proactively detect and prevent CFSI entry into the supply chain, conducting surveillance to ensure raw materials and components are fully compliant and free from non-conformances.

• Supplier Management: Support the approval, auditing, and performance review of the Approved Suppliers List, travelling to supplier sites for regular quality and capacity reviews.

• Manufacturing & Site Support: Work alongside manufacturing and installation leads to resolve complex technical issues, optimize process efficiency, and manage NDT, dimensional, and fabrication quality records.

Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Performance Analytics: Track project performance against key metrics (Safety First, On Time, On Spec, On Budget, Customer Satisfaction), analyzing data to drive continuous improvement.

• Process Optimization: Apply Lean methodologies to resolve quality issues, streamline delivery centre procedures, and enhance overall operational quality.

Candidate Profile:

Requirements & Experience

• Quality Program Implementation: Extensive work experience implementing quality assurance programs within complex manufacturing, mechanical fabrication, or construction environments.

• Continuous Improvement: Proven track record of applying Lean Manufacturing methodologies and fact-based problem-solving techniques.

• Standards Expertise: Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 (quality management for the nuclear supply chain), alongside welding and NDT standards.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) for data manipulation, KPI tracking, and report preparation.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites, project locations, and suppliers across the UK.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.

• Nuclear Standards: Working knowledge of Nuclear New Build requirements, RCC-M codes, and modern welding procedures.

• Language Skills: Fluency in French (written and verbal) is highly advantageous alongside fluent English.

Key Competencies

• Interrogative Mindset: Exceptional attention to detail with an investigative approach to safety, CFSI detection, and quality compliance.

• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing cross-functional delivery teams, sub-contractors, and client representatives.