Quality Management Lead

Role Overview

The Quality Management Lead (QML) ensures that the Hinkley Point C project adheres to all quality requirements throughout the full project life cycle, from contract award to close out. The QML reports to the Quality Delivery Manager (QDM) and works closely with the project team and contractors to enforce quality assurance and control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, accept and monitor contractors' Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) provided by the supply chain.
• Identify audit needs, engage supply chain auditors, and prompt resolution of audit findings.
• Produce Project Quality Control Plans (PQCP) for each contract.
• Ensure deployment of key quality contractual arrangements, including the General Quality Assurance Specification (GQAS), Life Time Quality Records Specification, Quality Release Certificate, and Inspection & Test Plan Specification.
• Provide guidance to contractors on CQAPs, LTQR partitioning strategies, and Quality Related Activity planning.
• Lead LTQR reviews and support the progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including inspection entities such as Direction Industrielle.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Broad experience implementing quality related solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Leadership experience in a quality assurance/control environment within a safety critical industry such as nuclear.
• Experience interacting with and resolving issues among diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees.
• Family friendly benefits, including enhanced parental leave pay.
• Employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement for professional development and memberships.
• Matched funding and paid volunteering time through the Collectively programme.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration for employment, without regard to age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, language, or any other protected characteristic.

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