Quality Director – Bridgwater

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Altrad is seeking a Quality Director for the MEH Alliance, based at Hinkley Point C. This permanent role leads the quality strategy, programme integration and governance to ensure records are complete, accurate and traceable across the alliance.

You will drive a strong quality culture, align partner processes, and provide senior interface with the wider HPC quality organisation. Competitive salary + benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure the Alliance delivers the required quality records.
• Establish processes and controls that ensure records are generated during installation not retrospectively.
• Work with construction, engineering, handover and commissioning teams to embed quality record production into normal working practices.
• Create a single coherent quality approach across all Alliance partners, removing fragmentation between partner systems and processes.
• Drive The Development Of a Strong Quality Culture Across The Alliance, Where Quality Is Understood As a Fundamental Part Of Safe And Effective Delivery.
• Provide regular assurance updates to the MEH leadership team and the wider HPC programme.

Job description

Role Details

The Quality Director will lead the development and execution of the MEH Alliance Quality Strategy to ensure that the programme delivers the required quality standards, documentation and assurance records in full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Job Title

Quality Director - QAS50046

Location

Hinkley Point C

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Sate

TBC

Salary

Competitive Salary +benefits

Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy and Programme Integration

• Construction planning
• Installation processes
• Verification and inspection regimes
• Handover and completion process

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure the Alliance delivers the required quality records in accordance with the contract and regulatory framework

Delivery of Quality Records

• Complete
• Accurate
• Traceable
• Delivered on time
• Roll out and embed digital tools across the MEH programme to optimise capture and production of quality records.
• Establish processes and controls that ensure records are generated during installation not retrospectively.
• Work with construction, engineering, handover and commissioning teams to embed quality record production into normal working practices.
• Ensure the Alliance is able to demonstrate clear configuration control and traceability for all installed components and systems.

Alliance Integration

Create a single coherent quality approach across all Alliance partners, removing fragmentation between partner systems and processes. Ensure that:

• Quality expectations are clear and consistent
• Roles and responsibilities are understood
• Quality processes are standardised wherever possible

Build strong working relationships with partner organisations to ensure alignment and accountability

Act as the senior interface between the MEH Alliance and the wider HPC quality organisation.

Quality Culture and Behaviour

Drive The Development Of a Strong Quality Culture Across The Alliance, Where Quality Is Understood As a Fundamental Part Of Safe And Effective Delivery. Promote a Culture Where

• Quality is owned by delivery teams
• Issues are surfaced early
• Learning and continuous improvement are encouraged

Work closely with leadership teams to ensure the quality expectations are reinforced through behaviours, leadership messaging and operational practices.

Governance and Assurance

• Monitored
• Reported
• Acted upon

• Develop meaningful performance metrics that allow leadership teams to understand:
• Quality record production progress
• Emerging risks
• Areas requiring intervention

Provide regular assurance updated to the MEH leadership team and the wider HPC programme

Capability and Organisation

• Assess the capability of the existing Quality organisation and implement any changes required to ensure it is fit for purpose for the next phase of the programme.
• Ensure the programme has the right skills, structure and leadership capability within the quality function.
• Develop the capability of the quality community across the Alliance

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across the programme
• Influence senior stakeholders across multiple organisations
• Support the development of a high performing alliance culture
• Contribute to wider programme strategy and delivery

About Us

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, We transform critical infrastructure for the better. Solving some of the biggest challenges to enable vital assets to operate effectively and efficiently.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. We transform our clients' ambitions into reality. Our highly skilled teams deliver projects with a lasting, meaningful impact, providing a full spectrum of solutions tailored to meet any requirement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage - including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.