Quality Management Lead

Rullion Managed Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an experienced Quality Management Lead for a major nuclear project. The contract role requires leading QA/QC across contracts, developing PQCPs/CQAPs, and ensuring supplier conformance to nuclear standards.

You will coordinate audits, manage NCRs, and drive continuous improvement with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring right-first-time delivery in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• QA and QC experience in nuclear/construction.
• Quality mgmt systems, planning and supplier QA.
• Development of PQCPs/CQAPs.
• Knowledge of ITPs and LTQRs.
• Managing NCRs and driving improvements.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder collaboration.
• Co-ordination of audits/inspections/document reviews.
• Excellent communication and leadership.
• CQI membership desirable.
• ONR regulator engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC activities across assigned contracts.
• Develop, maintain, implement PQCPs.
• Review/approve CQAPs and monitor compliance.
• Ensure suppliers meet contractual quality requirements.
• Coordinate manufacturing surveillance and inspections.
• Manage NCRs and ensure timely closes.
• Review ITPs, LTQRs, QRCs for accuracy.
• Lead quality meetings with contractors and internal teams.
• Coordinate supplier audits and address findings.
• Drive continuous improvement for right-first-time delivery.

Skills

QA & QC (nuclear)

Quality mgmt systems

PQCPs & CQAPs

ITPs & LTQRs

NCRs management

Supplier & stakeholder mgmt

Audits & inspections

Communication & leadership

CQI membership desirable

Regulator engagement (ONR)

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Eng/Science

Job description

Job title: Quality Management Lead

Job Type: Contract

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this)

Pay rate: Up to £410 PAYE / £557 Umbrella per day

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Hours of work: 3 days on site, 2 remote working

The Quality Management Lead will ensure quality assurance and quality control requirements are consistently delivered across the full lifecycle of contracts within a major nuclear new build programme, from design and procurement through to manufacture, construction, commissioning and close-out. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers and contractors, you will lead the implementation of project quality plans, oversee supplier quality performance, manage non-conformances, coordinate manufacturing surveillance, and ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards and project requirements. The role is key to driving right-first-time delivery, maintaining robust quality documentation, and supporting the successful delivery of complex, safety-critical infrastructure projects.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:

• HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) within the nuclear/construction.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, quality planning, and supplier quality assurance.
• Experience developing and implementing Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) and Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs).
• Knowledge of manufacturing surveillance, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and lifetime quality records (LTQRs).
• Experience managing non-conformances (NCRs) and driving quality improvements.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience coordinating audits, inspections, and manufacturing documentation reviews.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Professional membership (or working towards) with the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) is desirable.
• Experience engaging with regulators such as the ONR is advantageous.

Role information:

• Lead the implementation of quality assurance and quality control activities across assigned contracts.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs).
• Review, approve, and monitor Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs).
• Ensure suppliers comply with contractual quality requirements and nuclear quality standards.
• Coordinate manufacturing surveillance, inspections, and witness activities throughout the supply chain.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and close-out.
• Review and approve key quality documentation, including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs), and Quality Release Certificates (QRCs).
• Lead quality meetings with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate supplier audits and support the resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and identify opportunities to improve right-first-time delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with engineering, construction, commissioning, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure all quality activities are delivered in line with project requirements, regulatory expectations, and safety-critical standards.

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