Quality Lead - Hybrid

AtkinsRéalis; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Quality Lead for the Hinkley Point C nuclear project. This role involves overseeing quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards, and fostering a culture of quality awareness. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in high voltage substations and relevant quality qualifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NNB quality requirements and systems is advantageous.
• Proven experience in high voltage substation quality standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of M&E installation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all quality-related activities on the project.
• Develop and approve QA procedures and quality documents.
• Conduct audits to verify adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

IT proficiency

Education

Diploma in Quality or equivalent

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

Membership of Chartered Quality Institute

Job description

Job Title: Quality Lead - Hybrid

Location: Hinkley Point, Somerset

Join us!

Hinkley Point C will be the first nuclear power station constructed in a generation designed to generate 7% of UK’s electricity. Linxon is responsible for engineering, procuring, and constructing the HV equipment on the conventional island connecting the power generation to National Grid.

As the Quality Lead you will oversee all quality related activities of the aforementioned project and will be primarily site-based. Given that this is a nuclear project, safety is paramount in all activities. Success in this documentation-compliant role requires meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

What will you do?

• Knowledge of HV substation quality standards and associated nuclear documentation.
• Work with the completions team to prepare, deliver, and revise End of Erection Status Reports (EESR).
• Develop review, and approve QA procedures, work instructions, and quality documents, ensuring they are aligned with project requirements and best practices.
• Issue of NCR's where required and facilitating in closure of internal and client issued NCR's. Maintaining Lessons Learned log
• Work with the Linxon team to ensure that qualified personnel are present at all M&E inspections.
• Provide training and guidance to project personnel and contractors on QA procedures, standards, and requirements, promoting a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accuracy and identify key risk areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop long-term strategies to address procedural failures.
• Knowledgeable in Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated check sheets, able to review and offer timely feedback to contractors.
• Attend weekly quality meetings with the client to provide updates on progress and completion.
• Perform scheduled audits of Linxon’s documentation and that of subcontractors to verify adherence to ISO 9001 standards.
• Help the quality manager track and improve KPIs as needed.
• Address and escalate issues that jeopardize work quality

Experience Required:

• Knowledge of NNB quality requirements and systems is highly advantageous.
• Diploma in Quality or equivalent
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification and experience is required.
• Preferred membership of Chartered Quality Institute
• Proven experience in ensuring quality standards within a high voltage substation role.
• Maintenance of Linxon’s quality management system to ISO 9001
• Comprehensive understanding of M&E installation and associated documentation requirements
• Proficiency in IT skills is required.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Atkins Realis’ project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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