QA Manager - Bridgwater

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA within the Specialist Projects Team at Hinkley Point C (HPC). The role oversees QA activities across specialist works to ensure compliance with Altrad procedures, client requirements, project specs and nuclear quality standards.

Working with project management, construction and engineering teams, the successful candidate will drive quality performance, manage audits and non-conformances and foster continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Qualifying quality management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as QA Manager/Quality Manager in construction/major projects.
• Experience in nuclear, energy or other safety-critical environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA processes across the Specialist Projects Team.
• Ensure compliance with project quality plans and HPC requirements.
• Develop and review Quality Plans, ITPs and related docs.
• Oversee inspections, audits and surveillance activities.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions to closure.
• Monitor quality performance and report trends to management.
• Ensure quality records and handover dossiers are complete and traceable.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement across the project.
• Support client audits and external assessments.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

ITPs

Non-conformance management

Education

Quality management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 and non-conformances, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery.

Key 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.

Key Requirements / 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.

Security Requirements

• Due to the secure nuclear environment:
• Applicants must be sole British Nationals.
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) security clearance.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory security clearance and background checks.