Quality Manager

NRL Recruitment; Risley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Delivery Lead to join a high-profile programme in the UK nuclear industry. This role entails driving quality across all phases of the programme lifecycle and mentoring a team of quality professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the nuclear sector, knowledge of ISO 9001, and experience in quality assurance for complex projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in the nuclear sector or similarly regulated industries.
• Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Proven experience in leading quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as an influential leader of quality, promoting a strong quality culture.
• Lead the quality team and manage performance.
• Conduct supplier assessments and quality investigations.

Skills

Leadership in quality management

Quality assurance across complex projects

Supplier quality management

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Delivery Lead to join a high-profile programme within the UK nuclear industry. This role requires a strategic leader with deep knowledge of quality management in complex project environments. You will play a key role in driving quality across all phases of the programme lifecycle, including both internal and external activities, and lead a team of quality professionals to deliver against programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a credible and influential leader of quality, championing a strong quality culture with a “right first time” mindset.
• Serve as a subject matter advisor on quality, advising on risks, issues, and best practices.
• Mentor and support cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Procurement, on quality-related matters.
• Lead the quality team, ensuring effective deployment, utilisation, and performance management.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers.
• Lead the development and implementation of quality plans, procedures, and local work instructions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance, ensuring all specification and customer requirements are met.
• Conduct supplier assessments, review quality documents, and ensure appropriate approvals are in place.
• Lead quality investigations and proactively close out non-conformances.
• Implement a risk-based internal and supplier audit programme.
• Prepare quality performance reports, identify trends, and drive continual improvement initiatives.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Strong background in the nuclear sector or similarly regulated industries.
• Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Sound understanding of nuclear regulations, legislation, and customer quality expectations.
• Proven experience in leading quality teams and delivering quality assurance across complex projects.
• Experience in supplier quality management and audit processes.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor trained.
• Full member (or working towards) of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Must hold (or be eligible for) Security Check (SC) clearance. Can start on BPSS.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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