Quality Assurance Engineer

PWE Recruitment Group; Heysham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Heysham is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality management within nuclear projects. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in a technical discipline, auditing experience, and strong organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a leading company focused on safety and inclusion in the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven track record in highly regulated environments.
• Experience in auditing and surveillance of client activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote best practices in quality management.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Develop relationships and maintain effective networks.

Skills

Auditing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Quality Management practices

Education

HNC in a Technical Discipline or equivalent

Certifications as IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor

Tools

BS EN ISO9001

IAEA GC-R-3

Job description

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Our Nuclear Power Engineering & Technical Solutions (NPETS) business provides engineering and technical solutions across the full nuclear lifecycle up to Decommissioning, evolving our credibility as new reactor technologies come to market - creating the UK’s most compelling Engineering & Technical solutions provider across all reactor types to contribute to the world’s global climate change challenge.

We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK.

This is a key role within our project and engineering portfolio which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be supported and mentored by experienced quality engineering management professionals and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your management and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects.

Heysham 2 is a nuclear power station on the north west coast of England near Lancaster. Heysham is the only site in the UK to have two operating nuclear power stations. Since 1988, Heysham 2 has generated 295TWh of zero carbon electricity.

At a time of nuclear resurgence we offer a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within an operational environment whilst also looking ahead to future potential opportunities in nuclear new build or decommissioning and deconstruction.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineers provide positive leadership on quality matters within portfolios and project delivery teams and promote the adoption and culture of best practice, that delivers positive commitment to quality and engages all employees in continuous improvement.

Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system and to make recommendations for improvement as appropriate, to ensure project activities comply with relevant procedures and QA requirements. The Quality Engineer is accountable to the client PPM or equivalent Group Head, with functional responsibilities to the client Quality Lead.

Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture.

Good communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.

Education, Experience and Skills

• HNC in a Technical Discipline or equivalent
• Recognised BE EN ISO9001 Internal Auditor Training completed
• Certification as IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor
• Demonstrated proficiency in auditing and surveillance of client and contractor activities
• Should be aware of the Site Licence requirements on quality assurance and arrangements required to ensure compliance
• Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management standards and guidelines including the current versions of BS EN ISO09001
• Working knowledge of the current versions of IAEA GC-R-3, BS EN ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001
• Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management practices, methods, and processes. This should include experience within Projects Quality Management, ideally within the Nuclear Industry or other similar regulated environments

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.