Quality Management Lead (Commissioning)

People with Energy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working 3 days on site

Join a large Quality department

Nuclear infrastructure project

Job summary

Our Client in the Bridgwater area is seeking an experienced Quality Management Lead (Commissioning) to shape quality standards and ensure safe, compliant commissioning.

You will work with project teams across the lifecycle on CQAPs, PQCPs, LTQRs, and audits, influencing contractors and stakeholders. A degree or equivalent and 5+ years in QA in regulated sectors are required. This is a permanent role with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a Quality Assurance or Quality Management role.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, energy, engineering, defence or major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of contractor quality oversight and supply chain assurance.
• Experience reviewing CQAPs, PQCPs and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of quality governance, audits and compliance programmes.
• Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to challenge, coach and support teams to achieve quality objectives.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of commissioning activities would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project quality requirements are achieved throughout contract award, design, procurement, manufacture, testing, shipping, installation, commissioning and contract close-out.
• Review, approve and monitor Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs) across the supply chain.
• Identify supply chain audit requirements and coordinate auditors to deliver effective assurance activities.
• Drive timely resolution of audit findings and quality-related actions.
• Produce and maintain Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) for allocated contracts.
• Ensure effective implementation of contractual quality requirements including GQAS, LTQR Specifications, Quality Release Certificates and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Provide guidance to contractors on quality assurance arrangements, LTQR strategies and Quality Related Activities.
• Lead Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR) reviews and oversee progressive record delivery from contractors.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality performance and compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing abilities

Audits and compliance

Contractor oversight

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent

Job description

Quality Management Lead (Commissioning)

Location: Bridgwater, , UK Type: Permanent Vacancy Reference: 26-00240

Quality Management Lead (Commissioning) - Nuclear Energy

Help shape the quality standards of one of the UK's most significant nuclear projects while ensuring safe, compliant and successful commissioning delivery.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to join a major nuclear programme and play a critical role throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project and delivery teams, you will help ensure that the right activities are completed to the right standard, supporting quality excellence across commissioning activities. Joining a large and highly respected Quality function, you will have the opportunity to influence quality strategy, contractor performance and long-term project success on one of Europe's most complex infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project quality requirements are achieved throughout contract award, design, procurement, manufacture, testing, shipping, installation, commissioning and contract close-out.
• Review, approve and monitor Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs) across the supply chain.
• Identify supply chain audit requirements and coordinate auditors to deliver effective assurance activities.
• Drive timely resolution of audit findings and quality-related actions.
• Produce and maintain Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) for allocated contracts.
• Ensure effective implementation of contractual quality requirements including GQAS, LTQR Specifications, Quality Release Certificates and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Provide guidance to contractors on quality assurance arrangements, LTQR strategies and Quality Related Activities.
• Lead Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR) reviews and oversee progressive record delivery from contractors.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality performance and compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a Quality Assurance or Quality Management role.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, energy, engineering, defence or major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of contractor quality oversight and supply chain assurance.
• Experience reviewing CQAPs, PQCPs and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of quality governance, audits and compliance programmes.
• Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to challenge, coach and support teams to achieve quality objectives.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of commissioning activities would be highly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

The nuclear industry offers outstanding career stability, long-term investment, exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects and the opportunity to contribute to the UK's future energy security. Quality professionals are at the centre of successful project delivery, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements / 3 days per week at site
• Opportunity to join a large, experienced Quality department
• Work on one of Europe's most exciting nuclear infrastructure projects

Company Overview

Our Client is a global engineering and technology organisation delivering innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges across energy, security and sustainability. Renowned for technical excellence and a people-first culture, Our Client empowers employees to develop their careers while working on projects that create lasting impact. Their well-established Quality function offers a collaborative environment where expertise is valued and professional growth is actively encouraged.