About this role
The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. Quality Engineer Altrad Hinkley Point C
Main Duties
- Support the development, implementation and assurance of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the relevant MEH discipline.
- Prepare, review and provide assurance of QA/QC procedures, work instructions, Construction Work Packs and Quality Plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and project specifications.
- Conduct quality audits, inspections and assurance activities, identifying non-conformances and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee and support the management of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs), ensuring accurate documentation, traceability and compliance with nuclear quality requirements.
- Identify potential quality risks, undertake risk assessments and support the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements, codes, standards and project licensing conditions.
- Provide training, guidance and coaching to project personnel, contractors and subcontractors on QA/QC procedures, standards and requirements.
- Manage and support the end-to-end Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, including root cause analysis, corrective action reporting, lessons learnt and evidence gathering for NCR closure within SWITCH.
- Monitor quality performance indicators (KPIs), prepare regular progress reports and communicate quality status, issues and recommendations for improvement.
- Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and support the development of Inspection and Test Records (ITRs) and Verification Forms (VFs) to ensure appropriate verification of supporting documentation and construction controls.
- Champion Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) and Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items (CFSI) requirements across the project.
- Provide subject matter expertise and input into the review and improvement of assurance processes, quality documentation and project controls.
- Support the development and implementation of Lessons From Experience (LFE) through effective NCR and corrective action management.
- Work collaboratively with Discipline Quality Leads, engineers and other stakeholders to support site installation and delivery activities.
Requirements
- Relevant technical qualification in the applicable discipline, such as ONC, HNC or HND, or an equivalent recognised apprenticeship.
- Alternatively, a valid or previously held qualification for a minimum of five years in a relevant discipline, such as CSWIP, NACE, ICORR, PCN, City & Guilds 2391 / 2391-52 or BS 7671 (17th/18th Edition), as applicable.
- Ability to demonstrate relevant technical knowledge and experience through a competency-based interview.
- Previous experience working on major projects.
- Previous experience within the nuclear industry would be advantageous.
- Experience working within an Alliance agreement or collaborative project environment would be beneficial.
- Good understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles, procedures and processes.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and identify effective corrective actions.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to review technical documentation, identify quality risks and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement, quality management and the sharing of lessons learnt.
- For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK.
- As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.