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Quality Management Lead

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Posting date: 04 December 2025
Salary: £380 to £515 per day
Additional salary information: DOE PAYE/Umbrella
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 January 2026
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1TP
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Rullion
Job type: Contract
Job reference: CR/354124_1764853327

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Summary

Role: Quality Management Lead

Position: Contract

Location: HPC, Somerset

Duration: 12 months +

Pay: £380pd (paye) to £516pd (umbrella)

Build the Future with the UK's Largest Infrastructure Project

Rullion is proud to partner with one of the UK's most ambitious energy projects - Hinkley Point C (HPC) - in search of a highly capable Quality Management Lead to join the Quality Team.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in Quality Management.

The Role

The role of the Quality Management Lead (QML) is to ensure HPC Project quality requirements are complied with across the full project life-cycle (Contract award, Design, Procurement, Manufacture, Test, Shipping, Construction/Installation, Test/Commission and Contract close out).

Theirsecondary purpose is to support the Head of Quality Delivery, the QDM and their Area/Programme in achieving adherence with the Integrated Management System arrangements, putting in place additional project-specific arrangements as required and managing quality for all activities within the scope of the Area/Programme.

For a given portfolio of work, the QML is the single point of contact (SPOC) for all quality related elements associated with the supply chain. The QML will, on behalf of the Quality Delivery Manager, act as 'Intelligent Customer' in the capacity of ensuring that arrangements are in place, and effectively implemented by the supply chain. QMLs will also support the QDM and their respective Multi Discipline Team (MDTs) by the provision of quality management expertise to meet the quality requirements. This is to ensure products and/or services are provided Right First Time (RFT) in line with the HPC Project Goals, and in support of RFT, ensure effective resolution of issues and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

During manufacturing, the QML shall, as 'Intelligent Customer', ensure that manufactured equipment and components conform to the contract design and technical specifications. In most circumstances, this requires the review and acceptance of manufacturing surveillance offers issued by contracted inspection entities. These inspection entities will perform manufacturing surveillance, in particular, the review of manufacturing related technical and quality control documentation and physical inspections.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Review, accept and monitor Contractors Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) provided by the supply chain;
  • Identify needs for supply chain audits and engage Supply Chain Auditors to perform audits and prompt resolution of findings;
  • Produce Project Quality Control Plans (PQCP) for each contract;
  • In compliance with the PQCP, ensure deployment of key quality contractual arrangements including the General Quality Assurance Specification (GQAS), Life Time Quality Records Specification, Quality Release Certificate and the Inspection & Test Plan Specification etc.
  • Provide relevant guidance to contractors, including contractor's CQAPs, LTQR partitioning strategies and the arrangements for identifying and planning for Quality Related Activities;
  • Lead the implementation of LTQR reviews;
  • Support the determination and application of strategies for progressive provision of LTQRs by contractors.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contracted inspection entities (for offsite manufacturing in particular, Direction Industrielle is a key stakeholder).
  • Ensure manufacturing surveillance per contract is applied in a graded approach of equipment safety function and project importance through surveillance offers and performance monitoring of the inspection agencies used (e.g. Direction Industrielle);
  • Ensure overall effectiveness of ITPs submitted by the suppliers, checking that they are fit for purpose from a quality perspective and have been correctly distributed to the relevant internal parties for review and mark-up of the activities they wish to witness;
  • Where applicable, establish and check planned inspection witness and hold points marked in the supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) / Quality Plans / Follow Up Documents (FUDs) and monitor their completion;
  • Coordinate, monitor and improve the efficiency of manufacturing documentation review and where applicable, inspection activities performed by contracted inspection entities;
  • Coordinate and lead the NNB review and acceptance of relevant manufacturing documentation provided by contractors;
  • Perform joint inspections when required;
  • Support the monitoring and technical resolution of non-conformances including the management of corrections and corrective actions;
  • Support the review and acceptance of End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMR), End of Construction Status Reports (ECSR) and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR);
  • Responsible for the review and delivery of the end of manufacturing records, leading to the quality release of equipment to the HPC construction site;
  • Produce quality documentation (e.g. specifications, procedures) as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential Experience & Skills:

  • Position requires experience in project delivery, preferably in the nuclear power sector, with significant focus on project quality, with 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 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.
  • A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification.
  • Broad experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions
  • Proven track record of delivering results
  • Proven leadership 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.

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)
  • Hold a professional accreditation
  • 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

Are you ready to be part of a project that's reshaping the energy landscape of the UK? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the construction of Hinkley Point C. If you have the skills and experience to lead this challenging endeavour, we want to hear from you.

Application Information:

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

Good Luck!

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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