The Quality Engineer shall also carry out their own surveillance on select construction documentation in accordance with the Surveillance Strategy and, where applicable, perform joint inspections with contracted inspection entities, in line with their own Surveillance Plans to oversee inspection performance. As part of demonstrating their 'Intelligent Customer' role, the QML shall measure and report quality metrics to the project, Quality function and Supply Chain Management.

The post holder will work in close collaboration with all other project functions (particularly the SZC Commercial/Supply Chain Function, the Responsible Designer and their surveillance providers) and the suppliers and their sub-contractors to ensure that project quality is delivered consistently (safely, efficiently and right first time) compliant with the scope of work and quality arrangements.

Principal Accountabilities

• Planning and Documentation

  • Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the SZC organisation;
  • 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 construction surveillance activities in line with contractual requirements, applying a graded approach based on nuclear safety, lessons learnt from HPC 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;
  • 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.

• Review, Acceptance, and Close-Out
  • Coordinate and support the review and acceptance of construction documentation provided by contractors;
  • Support the monitoring and resolution of non-conformances, including tracking corrective actions;
  • Assist in the review and acceptance of E), End of Construction Status Reports (ECSR), and End of Erection Status Reports (EESR);

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

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