Quality Manager

Fusion People; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a significant infrastructure project as a Quality Manager overseeing assurance activities that are vital for the UK's Net Zero future. You will ensure compliance and performance excellence throughout the construction lifecycle while leading a dedicated quality team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Management within a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to lead multifunctional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Ensure adherence to the Contract Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP).
• Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Compliance

Safety Culture

Education

Degree in a relevant field

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

Job Title:Quality Manager

Salary: up to £65,000 + car allowance + package

Location: Somerset (Hinkley Point C Site)

Job Type: Full-time, 38 hours/week

Working Pattern: 5 Days a week / 9 days fortnightly

About the Role:

Join a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that’s central to the UK’s Net Zero future. We’re looking for a Quality Manager to lead assurance activities across a critical scope of works, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance throughout the construction lifecycle.

What You’ll Do as a Quality Manager

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors across a complex, regulated environment
• Ensure adherence to the Contract Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP) and develop project-specific procedures
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure all site activities are undertaken safely and responsibly
• Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process and provide feedback to stakeholders
• Monitor quality KPIs, prepare progress reports, and recommend improvement actions
• Oversee the review and acceptance of Life Time Quality Records (LTQRs) and handover documentation
• Support audits, equipment specification reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive a risk-based, data-driven approach to quality management and project performance

What You’ll Bring as a Quality Manager

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification
• Degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Management within a regulated industry
• Proven ability to lead and develop multi-functional teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, inspection, and quality improvement tools
• Experience transforming strategic quality objectives into actionable results
• Familiarity with ISO 19443:2018 and nuclear safety culture is highly desirable
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CQP MCQI, ASQ CMQ) is a plus

Why This Role?

This is more than a job-it’s a chance to contribute to a nationally significant project that’s setting the standard for the future of nuclear construction. You’ll be part of a team that values:

• Humility – Sharing success and learning as a team
• Positivity – Always striving for solutions
• Respect – Valuing diverse perspectives
• Clarity – Communicating simply and effectively
• Solidarity – Working as one team toward a shared goal

Please contact Kyle Young for further information on 07563021971or DM me on LinkedIn: Kyle Young | LinkedIn

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