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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;
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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
Essential
Knowledge & Skills
- 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)
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Essential
Qualifications & Experience
- 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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Skills
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Project Delivery
Supplier Management
Data Analysis
Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Problem Solving
Auditing
Nuclear Sector Knowledge
ISO Standards
Inspection
Testing
Documentation
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