Senior QA Engineer - Lead Quality in Regulated Projects

NRL; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to provide essential support to the Quality Manager and act as deputy when required. The role emphasizes delivering a robust assurance programme aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will lead quality planning, coaching, and guidance across projects, aiming to control risk and drive continual improvement within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Science/Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Desirable: Chartered member of the Quality Institute and registered on CPD.
• Desirable: Approved Auditor qualification or demonstrable skills and track record.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Quality Manager/Senior Quality Manager in reviewing Quality Plans.
• Coaches and advises on quality activities for effective business delivery.
• Advises on planning to meet standards for new projects and activities.
• Reports on compliance and suggests corrective actions.
• Reviews quality plan progress and recommends improvements.
• Identifies risks and opportunities in processes, products and services.
• Contributes to organisational risk and opportunity processes at multiple levels.
• Identifies supply chain risks and coordinates improvement plans with suppliers.
• Ensures supplier quality arrangements align with project requirements.
• Uses qualitative and quantitative tools to assess quality outcomes.
• Applies quality control techniques appropriate to processes and products.
• Prepares quality performance data and highlights trends for improvement.
• Reviews tender and contract docs for customer quality requirements.
• Demonstrates Cavendish principles and leads by example in safety and inclusion.
• Leads team performance and development through effective communication.
• Plans and organises resources to meet customer promises.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality standards

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to provide essential support to the Quality Manager and act as deputy when required. The role emphasizes delivering a robust assurance programme aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will lead quality planning, coaching, and guidance across projects, aiming to control risk and drive continual improvement within a highly regulated environment.