Sizewell C
Non-Conformance Lead
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Job Description
Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.
Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.
Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.
Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:
Position: Non-Conformance Lead
Location: Suffolk, with hybrid working (3 days per week on site) and occasional travel to other company offices as required.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: £56,000 - £65,000 dependant on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include:
- Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
- Bonus: 5% annual bonus. (this depends on job level)
- Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
- Closing Date: 1st September 2026
About the Role
The Non-Conformance Lead plays a key role within the Quality team, ensuring the effective management and continuous improvement of the project's non-conformance process.
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Working across programmes, engineering teams and supply chain partners, you will oversee the systems, governance, reporting and processes that support the timely resolution of quality issues. You'll collaborate with a range of technical and project stakeholders to drive consistency, compliance and performance. The role is critical in supporting project delivery, regulatory requirements and quality excellence across Sizewell C.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of non-conformance management processes and governance.
- Drive initiatives that improve NCR performance, reduce backlogs and support timely closure.
- Oversee the quarantine and Red Work processes, ensuring risks are effectively managed and issues are progressed to resolution.
- Partner with programme, engineering, supply chain and IT teams to improve systems and ways of working.
- Establish and chair governance forums and quality review panels, providing clear direction and oversight.
- Monitor performance trends and deliver meaningful reporting to stakeholders and regulators.
- Ensure NCR processes and requirements are effectively implemented across the supply chain.
- Develop and share best practice through training, guidance, benchmarking and lessons learned.
What You'll Bring
- Experience leading or managing quality or non-conformance processes within major projects.
- Considerable knowledge and experience of managing non-conformances (NCRs) and engineering concessions.
- Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles across major projects.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 19443 or similar quality management standards.
- Experience implementing business processes, systems or reporting tools within a major project environment.
- Proven leadership experience within a quality assurance/control environment in the nuclear or another relevant safety-critical industry.
- Confident influencing and engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, reporting, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Excellent training development and delivery skills.
- A relevant qualification in Quality, Engineering or Project Management.
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Desirable
- Knowledge of NCR tools, particularly Dassault 3DX/ITEROP.
- Knowledge and understanding of the nuclear sector, ideally new build and Nuclear Site Licence conditions.
- Experience in configuration management processes, systems and controls.
- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Recognised Quality, Engineering or Project Management training, accreditation or professional affiliation.
Why Join Us?
- Work on one of the UK's largest and most nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- Make a meaningful impact within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
- Hybrid working with flexibility built in.
- Competitive salary, bonus and pension benefits.
- Clear progression and professional development opportunities.
- Join a supportive, collaborative team with access to industry-leading expertise.
Key Competencies
Behavioural Competences
Humility
- Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
- Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Positivity
- Positively challenge poor quality and performance
- Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
- Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward
Respect
- Value the rules and environment in which we operate
- Give and receive feedback with respect
- Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
Solidarity
- One team, working closely together and helping each other
- Empowered teams always looking forward.
- Shared responsibility for delivering the project outcomes
Clarity
- Communicate clearly and consistently
- Promote collaboration and team alignment
- Clearer and faster decision making
- Drive simplification at all levels
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
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