Site Quality Manager (M/W) - Axima Nuclear

Equans UK & Ireland; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans in Bristol seeks a Site Quality Manager to lead the Site Quality team on a major nuclear project. You will ensure contract quality requirements are embedded in the Project Management System and implemented by project teams and subcontractors, delivering construction, installation and commissioning to the highest standards.

You will own the Quality Management System, develop ITPs, manage audits, and promote continuous improvement within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Management within large-scale construction and commissioning projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK nuclear quality standards, QA/QC requirements.
• Auditor qualification and practical auditing experience per ISO 9001:2015 and/or ISO 19443:2018.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate contract quality requirements into the Project Management System and ensure application by teams.
• Own and maintain the Contract Quality Control Plan and lead the Site Quality team.
• Manage project quality inspection capabilities and resources.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System, documentation, and records.
• Define Document Management Process and support Quality Management System requirements.
• Track near misses, non-conformances, and complaints and ensure NCR closure.
• Plan and conduct audits and surveillance with effective follow-up.

Skills

Quality management

Nuclear quality standards

Auditing experience

ISO 9001

ISO 19443

IAEA guidance

Contract quality control

Team leadership

Job description

Site Quality Manager (M/W)

Rooted in a history spanning over a century, Equans, a Bouygues group company, is a global leader in the energy and services sector. Supporting its clients through the energy, digital, and industrial transitions, Equans provides a high level of technical expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of multi-technical systems.

Axima Nuclear (900 employees, €217M revenue in 2025), an Equans entity, is the European leader in nuclear ventilation and fluid process systems. With more than 50 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions ranging from engineering to maintenance for nuclear facilities. Our expertise covers new builds, modifications, and decommissioning preparation.

Location: Bristol (UK)

About the role

Reporting to the Construction Director, we are seeking an experienced Site Quality Manager to join our team in Bristol and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major nuclear project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all contract quality requirements are effectively integrated into the Project Management System and implemented by project teams and subcontractors. You will lead the Site Quality team and ensure the delivery of construction, installation, and commissioning activities to the highest quality standards within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all contract quality requirements are incorporated into the Project Management System and effectively applied by project personnel and subcontractors.
• Own, maintain, and update the Contract Quality Control Plan as required.
• Lead and manage the Site Quality team.
• Organize and manage the project's quality inspection capability, including resources, staffing, and processes.
• Oversee the establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System and associated documentation, including policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, and registers.
• Define and implement the Document Management Process and ensure that the document control system supports Quality Management System requirements.
• Establish and maintain trackers for quality-related near misses, non-conformances, and complaints.
• Monitor non-conformances and ensure timely follow-up and closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Plan and conduct audits and surveillance activities, ensuring effective follow-up and closure of audit findings.
• Ensure Quality Assurance reviews, inspections, and quality controls are carried out in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Promote a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement across the project.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Management within large-scale construction and commissioning projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK nuclear quality standards, quality assurance, and quality control requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with standards such as:
  • ISO 19443
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • IAEA quality requirements and guidance
• Experience developing and implementing Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and associated quality documentation.
• Auditor qualification and practical auditing experience in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and/or ISO 19443:2018.
• Experience managing quality activities within a nuclear or similarly highly regulated environment.

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong commitment to compliance and adherence to procedures.
• Excellent understanding of Nuclear Safety Culture principles.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organized with excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence.

A final argument to persuade you?

Being part of Equans means joining a large Group, while working with an active and motivated human scale team, and taking part in large-scale projects with high added value. Join ambitious and committed teams and, together, let’s develop our skills! Want to be part of the EQUANS adventure?

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