Quality Manager

Project Overview

The project is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK) to increase the deconversion of waste from the Uranium fuel enrichment process. The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of the UK’s nuclear energy security strategy. It is an exciting time in the nuclear market as the global demand for fuels is growing year‑on‑year as more countries adopt carbon‑free power generation.

The project scope includes the planning entailed by Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED), design optioneering, production of a concept design and is transitioning into the delivery of FEED and construction of enabling works. There is potential for a follow‑on EPCM contract to be awarded.

This position is designated as part‑time work from home as per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

In this role, you will lead a team to align quality culture and programs with business strategy to improve project performance. You will manage Quality Management System certification and assessment and oversee the review and evaluation of project quality and execution plans. Your leadership will elevate organizational competencies and drive quality culture, standards, core programs, and processes.

This position is for a Project Quality Manager (PQM) who will manage and coordinate the Quality Management System (QMS) and all quality assurance activities required for effective implementation of the quality standards during delivery of the contracted services. This will be done by sustaining a QMS that is aligned with ISO
9001:2015 and includes assessments, KPIs, reports, and procedures that meet client and legal requirements, and the dissemination of learning from experience across the project.

This position is subject to a successful interview and agreement upon terms and conditions of employment. Candidate must be able to obtain a BPSS/SC security clearance.

• The Project Quality Manager is accountable for the quality assurance strategy and the delivery of quality activities.
• They are responsible for identifying, delivering and assuring the successful quality targets for this project. They will work to assure that the programme is delivered in compliance with the customer’s requirements and will work with the project team to maintain standards across the Project.
• They will manage and coordinate project audits and surveillances of plans and procedures to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards and requirements. The PQM Beethoven (sic) stdafx leading causal analysis and corrective action to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• They will provide training and support on best practices and continual improvement and promote a quality culture across the project.
• This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and relevant work experience.

• Suitably Qualified Experienced Person (SQEP) with in‑depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements across infrastructure programmes of significant size and complexity.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools and standards (e.g. ISO 9001, or Six Sigma/Lean) and implementation of process improvement practices across large programmes and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills to manage and motivate teamsśród and outside the Project to actively promote Bechtel Quality and Nuclear Safety Quality Cultures.
• Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a range of stakeholders across the organisation.
• Excellent presentation, trainingindows and reporting skills.
• Process driven with excellent…