Quality Management Lead - Civils; Sizewell C

Quality Management Lead - Civils (Sizewell

C)

Job Category:
Construction

Contract Partner Company:
Mactech Engineering & Inspection

Employing Company:
Sizewell C

• Ensure supply‑chain adherence to contracted quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Control Plans and oversee inspection and surveillance activities.
• Support the PDO Quality Director and Quality Delivery Manager to achieve Integrated Management System arrangements and manage quality across the programme.
• Act as the single point of contact for all quality related elements associated with the supply chain (“Intelligent Customer”).
• Ensure products and/or services are supplied “Right First Time” (RFT) and manage issue resolution and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Review and accept manufacturing surveillance offers, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and perform joint inspections with contracted inspection entities.
• Measure, report quality metrics, and perform regular supplier audits to maintain supplier performance.
• During construction, verify that constructed elements conform to contract design and technical specifications.

• Experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with a focus on project quality across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC best practice for large, complex, contract‑led organisations.
• Excellent communication skills – able to prepare presentations and present to individuals and large audiences.
• Ability to support and implement practical solutions while welcoming ideas from others.
• Experience interfacing with project teams and supply‑chain organisations.
• Analytical skills – prepare reports and make recommendations.
• Influence and constructive challenge accepted by others.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team player with proactive, flexible initiative‑driven approach.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of the nuclear sector (preferably new build) and nuclear site licence conditions.
• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes;
  Welding, NDT, NDE.
• Professional accreditation – corporate member or working toward membership of the Chartered Quality Institute and Chartered Quality Professional.
• Commercial exposure, especially supplier management and interaction with regulators (e.g., ONR).
• Knowledge of improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).

• A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
• Broad experience implementing a range of quality‑related solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering results and leadership experience in a QA/QC environment within the nuclear industry or other safety‑critical industry.
• Proven experience resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi‑cultural environment.

• Support development of QA/QC arrangements within the SZC organisation.
• Implement key quality arrangements: quality execution, technical assessment of suppliers, supplier audit, manufacturing surveillance, non‑conformance management, quality release certificate process.
• Review, accept, and monitor contractors’ Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) and other contractual documentation (LTQR, ITP, etc.).
• Conduct audits, resolve findings, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Produce Project Quality Control Plans and execute LTQR reviews.
• Lead NNB review and acceptance of relevant manufacturing documentation.
• Perform joint inspections and oversee surveillance activities.

Legal and Equality Statement

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. Sizewell C is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.