Quality Engineer

Position – Quality Engineer

Location – London, Bristol, or Suffolk

Travel – Hybrid

Arrangement – Staffed

NUVIA UK's Technical Services \& Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

Principal Accountabilities:

Planning and Documentation

Support the preparation and maintenance of Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) for each contract/project;

Produce and maintain quality\-related documentation (e.g. procedures, specifications) as required;

Support the implementation of the Quality Execution Plan within the programme, including monitoring compliance and reporting on performance;

Support the development and review of supplier quality requirements within Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation;

Assist in ensuring that quality management processes are correctly applied across the supply chain;

Supply Chain Assurance and Governance

Support the review, acceptance, and monitoring of Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs);

Provide support and guidance to contractors on CQAPs, LTQR partitioning strategies, and Quality Related Activities;

Assist in identifying requirements for supply chain audits, support audit delivery, and track resolution of findings;

Support the development and maintenance of effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contracted inspection entities;

Assist in the early identification and escalation of potential quality issues to enable timely mitigation;

Inspection, Surveillance, and Testing

Assist in coordinating manufacturing and construction surveillance activities in line with contractual requirements, applying a graded approach based on safety and project importance;

Support the review of supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriately distributed for internal review and witness allocation;

Assist in establishing, tracking, and reporting inspection witness and hold points within supplier documentation (ITPs, Quality Plans, FUDs);

Coordinate and monitor the efficiency of inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities;

Participate in joint inspections, surveillance, and audits as required;

LTQR and Records Management

Assist in ensuring the deployment of key contractual quality requirements (e.g. GQAS, LTQR Specification, Quality Release Certificates) in accordance with the PQCP;

Support the coordination and implementation of LTQR reviews;

Assist in applying and tracking strategies for progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors;

Support the review and compilation of end\-of\-manufacturing records to enable quality release and handover;

Review, Acceptance, and Close\-Out

Knowledge \& Skills:

Essential

• Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality,


• A solid understanding of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control in major projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.


• A clear and considerable understanding of quality management best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract\-led organisations.


• Confident and proficient in the use of IT systems and digital tools


• knowledge of Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR\-2 and interrelated standards


• Confident and articulate communicator, able to prepare presentation material, and comfortable addressing individuals, small groups and very large audiences.


• Able to support and implement practical solutions, whilst remaining open to the ideas of others.


• Experience of interfacing with project teams and with supply chain organisations.


• Analysis of data, preparing reports and making recommendations.


• The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others.


• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others.


• Pro\-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative.


• Fluent in English language.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally new build.


• Knowledge \& understanding of nuclear site license conditions.


• Ability to speak French is advantageous.


• Knowledge of pressure and nuclear codes


• Knowledge of Welding, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Non\-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)

Qualifications \& Experience:

Essential

• A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.


• Experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions.


• Proven track record of delivering results.


• Proven experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within the nuclear industry or other relevant safety critical industry.


• Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi\-cultural environment.


• Experience performing supplier audits.

Desirable

• Hold a professional accreditation including IRCA certified auditor


• Corporate Member or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute \& Chartered Quality Professional


• Commercial exposure, especially supplier management


• Experience of interacting with regulators e.g. the ONR.


• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies, Tools \& Techniques eg. Lean 6 Sigma

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8\.5% Pension Contribution \& Life Assurance


• Private Medical Scheme\*


• Employee Share Scheme


• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work


• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay\* (\+21w SMP)


• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)


• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year


• In partnership with trade unions


• Personal Development \& Further Education Support


• Long Service \& Recognition Awards


• Free Employee Assistance Programme


• After 1 year of service.

Nuvia \- a subsidiary of VINCI construction \- is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance\-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment

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