Quality Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a team at Hinkley Point C Site. The role involves ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards and fostering a strong safety culture. Candidates should have leadership experience, an ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification, and a degree or equivalent experience. This position offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification necessary.
• Degree or minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Management within a regulated industry required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Ensure adherence to the Contract Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP).
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification

Quality Management

Manufacturing inspection

Strategic quality objectives

Education

Degree in relevant field

Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Somerset (Hinkley Point C Site)
Salary: up to £65,000 + car allowance + package
Job Type: Full-time, 38 hours/week
Working Pattern: 5 Days a week / 9 days fortnightly

Responsibilities

• 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 Lifetime 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

Qualifications

• 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, Positivity, Respect, Clarity, Solidarity

Please contact Mitchell Rogers for more information.

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