Project Quality Manager

Employment Solutions Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension 8%+

Sick pay

Death in service (4x)

Travel expenses

Training opportunities

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Quality Manager to support complex engineering, manufacturing and construction projects within the nuclear sector. Location Bristol with Hybrid work 1-2 days at home.

You will lead QA/QC activities, ensure compliance with ISO 9001/19443 and RCC-M where applicable, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams. The role requires proven senior quality experience in nuclear or similar, SC clearance eligibility, and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 19443.
• Experience with welding and NDT standards.
• Experience with nuclear new build requirements and RCC-M is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain project quality plans and assurance arrangements across manufacturing, construction and installation.
• Manage QA/QC activities including welding, NDT, dimensional inspection and quality records.
• Promote Nuclear Safety Culture and manage CFSI risks with training and supplier controls.
• Oversee supplier quality through audits, surveillance and site visits.
• Act as quality contact for customers and stakeholders, track KPIs and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management experience

Nuclear quality standards

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC in Engineering or related

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to support the successful delivery of complex engineering, manufacturing and construction projects within the nuclear sector.

You will ideally hold a minimum HNC in Engineering or a related discipline, with strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 19443, welding and NDT standards. Experience of nuclear new build requirements, RCC-M, supplier quality, CFSI prevention and continuous improvement would be particularly advantageous. You should be confident engaging with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams and comfortable travelling between UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain project quality plans, processes and assurance arrangements, ensuring procedures are effectively implemented throughout manufacturing, construction and installation activities.
• Manage project QA/QC activities, including welding, NDT, dimensional inspection, quality records and technical compliance, while supporting teams in resolving quality issues and achieving a Right First Time approach.
• Promote Nuclear Safety Culture and proactively manage Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items (CFSI) risks, including delivering relevant training and ensuring materials, components and suppliers meet applicable standards.
• Manage supplier quality activities through audits, surveillance, reviews and site visits, supporting the Approved Suppliers List and ensuring supplier capabilities, materials and processes meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key quality contact for customers and project stakeholders, monitoring KPIs, reporting performance, investigating quality concerns and driving corrective actions, continuous improvement and successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven Senior Quality experience within Nuclear or similar
• ISO 19443 and ISO 9001 knowledge
• Eligible for SC Clearance (existing SC Clearance desirable)
• Knowledge of Welding & NDT

Location: Bristol

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £75k - £80k (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Full Time - Mon-Fri - 37.5 hrs per week + Hybrid 1-2 days Working from Home

Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, 8% and above combined pension, sick pay, 4 x death in service, travel expenses, training opportunities.