Quality Manager

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in energy and industrial sectors is looking for a Quality professional to lead a dedicated team. This role involves implementing quality management systems, improving quality performance strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quality Management, significant experience within process and energy industries, and strong interpersonal skills. Join us to contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in process and energy sectors.
• Proven background in a process and energy industry manufacturing related quality position.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the process and energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of quality management systems.
• Develop local strategies to improve quality performance.
• Monitor and report on quality performance.

Skills

Effective communication and training skills

Commitment to high standards of procedural safety

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Education

First Degree in Quality Management or equivalent

Post Graduate qualification in Quality Management or equivalent

Tools

Knowledge of ISO standards

Job description

Altrad Babcock is a market-leading provider of products and services to the energy, industrial and petrochemical sectors. Our success is built on the quality of our people, our reputation for technological expertise, a world class approach to QHSE, best-in‑class execution, and the collaborative relationships we establish with our customers. We believe that this approach delivers value for our clients and creates exciting opportunities for our people.

We're looking for an inspirational Quality professional who can lead an outstanding team who take great pride in their specialism and our world class approach to QA.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of quality management systems and planning processes.
• Develop local strategies and methodologies to improve quality performance within the sector.
• Monitor and report on quality performance using established indicators.
• Resolve quality issues in collaboration with sector management and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis of quality‑related concerns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Escalate significant quality issues to senior management.
• Ensure competent and adequate quality resources are available to support sector delivery.
• Challenge negative quality behaviours and conditions.
• Act as a point of contact for customers regarding quality issues.
• Educate, train, and coach staff on quality practices and principles.

Qualifications:

• First Degree in Quality Management or equivalent.
• Proven background in a process and energy industry manufacturing related quality position.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the process and energy sector.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in process and energy sectors.
• Ability to make timely decisions in dynamic situations.
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQP MCQI).
• Post Graduate qualification in Quality Management or equivalent.
• Experience in EPC home office activities and site construction.
• Committed to high standards of procedural safety and regulatory compliance

Key Behavioural Requirements:

• Alignment with Vision: Commitment to organizational values and operating approach.
• Interpersonal Skills: Respectful listening and relationship‑building abilities.
• Teamwork: Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Decision Making: Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

You are likely to have really well developed communication skills, exceptional planning and organisational skills and possess the ability to maintain our outstanding reputation at Sellafield.

Qualifications

You'll have a recognised qualification in an Engineering/Construction discipline and ideally be a member of the CQI.

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At Altrad we celebrate the importance of having a diverse workforce. We provide an inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole self to work, feel connected and have the space they need to grow – giving everyone an opportunity to reach their full potential.