Quality Advisor

Quality Advisor - Helensburgh

Working pattern: hybrid (office based & home)

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Quality Advisor to join the team. The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.

• Support Project Management and Functional Leads in developing quality procedures, processes, and plans to meet project requirements.
• Review tender, contract, and quality documentation (e.g. ITPs, Quality Plans, Specifications) for compliance with client and contractual requirements.
• Attend site regularly to support planning and management of supplier QA/QC inspections and surveillance activities.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits/health checks to verify compliance and identify process improvements.
• Monitor quality performance against KPIs and identify areas of concern.
• Oversee product quality verification activities, including supplier manufacturing/installation surveillance, FATs, SATs, and release inspections.
• Support the management of quality risks, opportunities, NCRs, and defect notifications.
• Carry out quality investigations, root cause analysis, and supplier escalation/improvement activities.
• Coordinate Lifetime Quality Records and manage the review and approval of supplier documentation packs.
• Liaise with third‑party representatives and Government Quality Assurance Representatives (GQARs) as required.

• Full understanding and implementation of quality management systems (ISO 9001:2015).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality engineering delivery role within a highly regulated / high‑integrity industry (e.g. defence, nuclear, oil and gas, aerospace, pharmaceutical).
• Demonstrable experience in quality engineering roles gained from involvement with multiple projects and domains.
• Good IT skills, proficient using Word, Excel, SharePoint and other Microsoft tools.
• Effective report writing skills.
• SC Clearance (or ability to gain prior to commencing employment).
• Industry recognised auditor qualification e.g. ISO 9001 Lead / Internal.
• Hold a relevant HNC (i.e., Level 4 or higher) qualification in an engineering discipline, OR demonstrate equivalent experience.

• Understanding of nuclear compliance / legislation and quality requirements (AQAP 2110 / 2105).
• Experience on refurbishment work specially fixed cranes, ECI or mechanical and electrical services.
• Associated professional membership in an appropriate discipline (e.g. CQI / IRCA).
• Industry recognised NDE (Non‑Destructive Engineering / NDT (Non‑Destructive Testing) qualification e.g. PCN/CSWIP).