Quality Management Lead

First Recruitment Group; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Lead Quality Management professional to drive quality excellence on a major high-security infrastructure project in Aldermaston. You will lead a team of quality specialists, manage non-conformities, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards throughout design, procurement, manufacture, testing, installation, and handover.

The role requires extensive QA/Control leadership, experience with regulated environments, and ability to coordinate audits with

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in a Quality Assurance/Control Management role within a construction environment.
• Valid SC Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Proven leadership experience in a quality assurance/control environment.
• CQI Membership - Chartered Quality Professional (preferred).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience supporting Third Party audits to ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience of Internal Audits and Supply Chain Audits.
• Ability to generate Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, including Inspection and Test Plans and Project Quality Plans.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Quality professionals to deliver a key project.
• Investigating project Non-conformities and issues and driving corrective actions.
• Leading and reporting on the Client Feedback process.
• Producing Project Quality Plans and deploying contractual and client requirements.
• Planning and monitoring Inspection and Test Plans for manufacture and installation.
• Overseeing quality records review, compilation, and handover.
• Coordinating manufacturing documentation reviews and audits.
• Creating and implementing the project audit schedule and resolving findings.
• Supporting Third Party and Client audits.
• Producing Quality reports and dashboards for monthly reviews and KPI tracking.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive quality.
• Leading cost-efficiency initiatives through continuous improvement.

Skills

QA/Control Management

Leadership

SC Clearance

CQI Membership

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Audits (3rd party)

Internal & Supply Chain Audits

Quality Procedures

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Lead Quality Management Opportunity - Drive Quality Excellence on a Major High-Security Infrastructure Project

Our Client has a requirement for a Quality Management Lead, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Aldermaston.

Role Purpose

• Ensure client quality requirements are complied with across the full project lifecycle, including Design, Procurement, Manufacture, Testing, Shipping, Construction/Installation, Test/Commissioning and Project Handover.
• Lead quality management activities on a major project within a highly regulated environment.
• Provide quality leadership and assurance across internal teams and the supply chain.
• Report directly to the Portfolio Head of Quality.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Quality professionals to deliver a key project.
• Responsible for managing and investigating project Non-conformities and Issues and undertaking actions to resolve issues relating to the implementation of Quality and bring about improvements and support other functions in these actions.
• Leading and reporting on the Client Feedback process.
• Production of Project Quality Plans and deployment of key contractual and client requirements within both the internal team and Supply Chain.
• Project Quality Planning including the creation, review, acceptance and ongoing monitoring of Inspection and Test Plans for both manufacture and on-site installation works.
• Ensuring concurrent Lifetime Quality record review and compilation and project handover.
• Coordinate, monitor and improve efficiency of manufacturing documentation reviews where applicable.
• Responsible for creating and implementing the project audit schedule and prompt resolution of findings.
• Supporting Third Party and Client audits.
• Creation of Quality reports and dashboards to be presented in monthly project reviews and maintaining Client KPIs.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Championing cost efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in a Quality Assurance/Control Management role within a construction environment, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Valid SC Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Proven leadership experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within a highly regulated industry.
• CQI Membership - Chartered Quality Professional (preferred).
• Experience of working on Civil Nuclear and Defence sites.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience of supporting Third Party audits to ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience of carrying out Internal Audits and Supply Chain Audits.
• Ability to generate Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, including Inspection and Test Plans and Project Quality Plans.
• Experience of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Able to interact and influence at all levels within the organisation and with clients and third-party organisations.
• Ability to prioritise task execution within tight programme constraints.
• Ability to analyse situations objectively.
• Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills.

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