Quality Manager

Quality Manager

12 Month Contract

Location: Sellafield/Westlakes

IR35: Inside

Our Client has a requirement for a highly skilled Quality Manager, who will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance within the client joint venture team at Sellafield.

Role Purpose: The Quality Manager will oversee and implement comprehensive quality assurance and quality control processes across the design, construction, and commissioning phases, leading quality activities across a multidisciplinary team and managing the Quality Team.

Job Role Responsibilities of the Quality Manager

• Develop QA plans tailored to project needs.
• Write project-specific procedures to interface effectively with clients and JV/Alliance partners' operating systems.
• Assess, monitor, and audit vendors to ensure goods supplied meet specifications.
• Advise project purchasing staff on vendor competence in QA matters.
• Develop and implement robust QA/QC processes for compliance with industry regulations, standards, and project requirements.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and assessments to monitor and verify adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish quality control plans and procedures for each project phase.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team of quality professionals, designers, and project managers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, communicate quality objectives, share best practices, and address challenges.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project quality requirements and standards.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive documentation system for quality records, reports, and corrective actions.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on quality performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Identify training needs and coordinate the development of training programs.
• Promote a learning culture encouraging continuous professional development within the quality discipline.
• Proactively identify potential quality risks and work with project teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Investigate and analyse quality-related incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications of the Quality Manager

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Quality Engineer or higher in nuclear decommissioning or similar high-regulation industries.
• Experience in relevant quality/environmental/occupational safety management system standards (ISO 9001/ISO14001/BS OHSAS 45001).
• Continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with Quality Control inspection and NDT.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and presentation abilities.
• Thorough understanding of QA/QC methodologies and tools.
• Proficient in project management and collaboration software.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• Proven experience on multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering projects.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Company Information:

At First Recruitment Group, we understand the critical importance of securing the right talent. Our Recruitment Consultants are committed to comprehensively understanding requirements and providing expert advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels, and this presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking new employment.