Site Quality Engineer / Inspector

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Site Quality Engineer/Inspector for the Hinkley Point C construction project in Bridgwater, Somerset. You will support the Quality Manager to ensure Client and statutory requirements are met and that products and services are delivered Right First Time (RFT) across the project.

You will lead safety-driven quality culture, manage CQAP revisions, coordinate audits, monitor QMS effectiveness and drive continual improvement while liaising with project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor with experience auditing to the standard.
• Good understanding of inspection processes and protocols.
• Understand the concepts and applications of problem solving and improvement tools.
• Competent in producing, tracking and analysing quality KPIs (KPIs) and QA dashboards.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Business or related field or minimum 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in a regulated industry.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide and demonstrate positive Nuclear Safety leadership and ensure safety across the construction lifecycle.
• Support the Quality Manager in capturing changes to quality requirements.
• Maintain and update the Contract Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP).
• Assist in managing the Quality Management System (QMS) per project policy and requirements.
• Ensure communication, training and implementation of the QMS within the project team.
• Monitor and improve the QMS throughout the project life.
• Assist audits planning and execution, including supplier audits and follow-up on findings.
• Coordinate preparations for external audits and tracking of findings and actions.
• Assist in NCR process management and non-conformance resolution.
• Review and approve Quality records for traceability.
• Review ITPs, EoMR, ECSR and EESR documents.
• Support quality release and handover of equipment to site.
• Interface with quality client representatives.

Skills

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Inspection processes

Problem solving

QA dashboards

English proficient

Education

Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing degree or 3 years quality engineering in regulated industry

Tools

Six Sigma

8D

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Job description

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Accountabilities:

As a Site Quality Engineer/Inspector You will support the Quality Manager in ensuring that the Project Quality Assurance requirements are understood and implemented and to ensure that Client and statutory requirements are effectively met.

You will also support the Quality Manager and their respective Multi-Discipline Teams (MDTs) by providing quality management expertise to meet project requirements. This support ensures that products and services are delivered Right First Time (RFT), in line with HPC Project goals. In addition, the role will promote effective issue resolution and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Key Deliverables:

• Provide and demonstrate positive Nuclear Safety leadership, building a strong and compliant culture throughout the whole construction life cycle. Ensure all site activities are undertaken safely and responsibly.
• Support the Quality Manager in capturing the changes to Quality requirements in contract requirements mapping/capture process.
• Maintaining and updating the Contract Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP)
• Assist in managing the Quality Management System (QMS) of the project according to the project policy, contract requirements and Dalkia PDS
• Ensure the communication, training and implementation of the QMS within the project team.
• Monitor and measure the efficiency of the QMS and ensure improvement of the QMS throughout the project life.
• Assist in preparing audit planning, performing audits (including supplier assessment audits), follow up sentencing of findings and progress of action plans.
• Co-ordinate preparations for external audits of the HPC project (Company internal audits, customer audits, accreditation body audits) and follow up sentencing of findings and progress of action plans.
• Assist in managing the NCR process, support the monitoring and resolution of non-conformance corrections, and tracking of corrective actions to completion.
• Review and approve Quality records as part of the Life-Time Quality records for approval of the Client - Ensure that records show traceability of the works.
• Review and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR), End of Construction Status Reports (ECSR) and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR)
• Support the overall process of quality release of equipment to site and handover of areas.
• Interface with quality client representatives

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience:

• Qualified ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor with experience auditing to the standard
• Good understanding of inspection processes and protocols
• Understand the concepts and applications of problem solving and improvement tools.
• Competent in producing, tracking and analysing quality key performance indicators (KPIs) and creating QA Dashboards.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Business or a related field or a minimum 3 years of Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry.
• Fluent in English language.

Additional Qualifications/ Experience:

• Experience in Quality Tools (6 Sigma / 8D / RCA).

• Proficiency developing and reviewing QA-related procedures, templates and forms, with a solid grasp of QA best practices.
• Understanding of document management systems.

• Knowledge and compliance of Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and relevant standards
• Proven experience in a quality engineering role within a project driven environment ideally within the Nuclear industry
• Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions
• Engineering construction experience in any relevant discipline would be advantageous

Working Pattern of Attendance and Location(s):

• Hinkley Point C Construction Site, Wick Moor Drove, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1UF
• 9 Day Working Fortnight is an option.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.