Deputy Quality Manager

• Providing assurance that effective quality management systems meet stakeholder requirements
• Enhancing the quality culture by engaging with relevant stakeholders
• Assisting in the delivery of the appropriate Nuclear Safety Education Package where required
• Providing confirmation that products/outputs/deliverables meet specified requirements
• Establishing and implementing an appropriate Quality Assurance & Quality Control programme
• Development and implementation of an effective risk-based assurance plan
• Escalating quality issues to the Senior Quality Manager
• Lead and undertake inspections, audits and investigations
• Development, implementation and reporting Key Performance Indicators
• Identifying and implementing improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and systems
• Ensure that project Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans are developed
• Contribute to and be involved in project start-up meetings
• Liaise with customer personnel on matters of quality
• Lead and support the business during internal & external audits
• Be supportive of a team-work approach
• Constructively challenge and intervene where quality is being compromised
• Monitor and manage adherence to the Project Quality Strategy
• Providing assurance that SL & PPP quality requirements are clearly communicated to suppliers
• Enhancing the supply chain quality culture
• Attending and contributing to all agreed Contract Opening up and Technical Review meetings

• Previous Experience in a Quality Management and project construction environment
• Member of the CQI
• Good understanding of corporate strategy, values and objectives
• Proven experience in a quality role or closely related environment
• Previous experience of managing a team
• Trained Lead Auditor (ISO 9001)
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 management systems
• Self-motivated, to constantly improve upon established quality standards
• Demonstrable experience in construction or civil engineering standards and techniques
• Ability to work in team environment contributing across the division
• Good management skills with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance
• Good operational planning and time management skills
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to work with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance
• Hybrid - Willing to work both on and off site (Role based at Cumbria, with occasional travel to Warrington due to project demands). Option to also work from home in line with project workload
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as a UK national

Previous experience working within the Nuclear Industry desirable but not essential

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance
• share-save scheme
• discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships
• support services for colleagues and their families