Quality Manager

Description

Tier 1 Major Projects Engineering Contractor requires the services of an experienced Quality Manager to lead a flagship defence infrastructure project.

This critical, high–hazard megaprojects would suit a contractor who thrives in highly regulated environments. You will be taking ownership of end–to–end quality assurance, stage–gate verifications, and compliance workflows on technically challenging, multi–million–pound assets designed to protect the UK's strategic national infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Quality Governance: Establish, refine, and enforce robust Project Quality Plans (PQPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) across a multi–disciplinary engineering and commissioning lifecycle. Subcontractor & Supply Chain Surveillance: Manage high–frequency quality audits and surveillance programmes across specialized tier–2 subcontractors and heavy fabrication partners. Regulatory Liaison: Ensure all engineering outputs strictly satisfy ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110 requirements, acting as a key interface for external nuclear safety inspectors. Stage–Gate Verification: Lead rigorous design–to–build verification gates for high–hazard structural, mechanical, and safety–critical components. Defect Mitigation: Spearhead comprehensive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to proactively eliminate fabrication defects and engineering rework.

Requirements for this post include

Chartered status with the Chartered Quality Institute (CQP MCQI) or a related chartered engineering body. IRCA–registered ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification. Extensive experience (typically 5 8+ years) managing quality management systems within Civil Nuclear, Defence (MOD), Aerospace, or High–Hazard Energy infrastructure. Strong familiarity with nuclear–grade fabrication codes, asset assurance, and stringent engineering documentation practices.

Due to the ultra–secure nature of this national defence project, candidates must be a British citizen. Dual nationality status cannot be accommodated for this specific framework. You must hold, or be fully capable of obtaining and maintaining, high–level Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

If you are interested in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now.

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