We are currently looking to recruit for the role of Project Quality Manager based at Hinkley Point C. 

The Project Quality Manager is responsible in assisting the Quality Manager – New Build Projects in defining quality standards for the delivery of projects, ensuring quality assurance measures to guarantee those standards are met by managing and co-ordinating workload to a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, Technical Reviewers and Co-ordinators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance to the Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures to assure continuing compliance to ISO 9001 & ISO 19443 standards.
• Hierarchical & Operational Management of a number of Quality Engineering & Technical Reports.
• Provide technical and quality guidance to the Quality Control department on any quality related issue.
• Develop, review and maintain project processes for the successful implementation and completion of project quality deliverables.
• Provide assurance that manufacturing and construction processes are efficient and up-to-date.
• Manage the quality assurance of manufacturing/construction activities including the required NDT and dimensional checks, and its associated records.
• Responsible for communicating with the Client (internal or external) on quality matters.
• Provides feedback to the Project team and leaders on concerns regarding Quality.
• Analyse and resolve process quality issues and needs as they relate to process performance and quality requirements.
• Manages data related to KPI's and identify opportunities for improvement / Preparing performance reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Travel to suppliers to ensure quality and process capacities are met (when applicable).
• Coordinate monthly review and reporting of progress against the annual quality improvement plans and quality objectives to the Quality Manager-NBP.
• Ensure compliance to the Contract Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP) / General Quality Assurance Specifications (GQAS) / Supplier Quality Plans (SQP) or similar Quality Management Plans depending on the project.
• Co-ordinate project work in support of quality department, on topics such as: problem solving, investigation reporting, audit and governance programmes etc.
• Prepare/review/approve/maintain project quality documentation such as: Quality Plan/Manual, Technical Procedure writing (NDT, Dimensional, Cleanliness), ITP, process procedures and instruction writing.
•  Development, support, and maintenance of the project quality deliverables in line with project schedules. (These include LTQR / QRC / Review and update of records following client comments).
• Co-ordinate the Approval of incoming materials by confirming specifications; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials and reviewing material certification and ensuring vigilance to CFSI requirements / Goods in/Out Procedure.
• Assist the workshop implementation of Lean and 6Sigma & OPEX activities.

Technical Skills required: 

• Chartered Quality status.
• Knowledge of Quality tools and systems e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, EFQA etc.
• Proven relevant experience as a QA Engineer
• A good understanding of FIDIC and or NEC3 contracts.
• A good understanding of the Project Management role.
• Experience of managing multiple projects at one time at differing stages.
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Lead auditor experience.
• Sound welding knowledge.
• Knowledge in fabrication.
• Knowledge in installations.
• Previous experience of working in a multinational team would be beneficial.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 19443:2018.

Desired Behavioral Skills: 

• Questioning attitude.
• Good team working skills.
• The ability to Lead and work with a low level of supervision and intervention.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can -do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Logical thinking.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications: 

• HNC (or equivalent) Engineering discipline.
• Multi discipline Non-Destructive Testing training (desirable).
• Visual Weld Inspection - Welding Institute Course.
• Responsible welding co-ordinator (desirable).
• NVQ Level 3 Leadership & Management (desirable).
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• Lean or Six Sigma (desirable)
• HPC Site Induction (Done On-site).
• CSCS Managers and Professionals Test (Done On-site)

 Salary: £63,000 - £80,000 depending on experience (SSA Agreement)

Working hours: 38 hours per week, Full Time at HPC with the rotation of 10 on-4 off / 11on -3 off.

Benefits : 25 days annual leave plus other benefits as agreed on SSA agreement.