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Quality Manager
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and support the implementation, modification, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, health, safety, environmental, and information security requirements while supporting organisation-wide change programmes and assurance activities.
This role requires a strong understanding of management systems, regulatory frameworks, governance, and change management, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Leading the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
- Supporting business-wide change initiatives, ensuring quality, compliance, and governance requirements are embedded throughout the change lifecycle.
- Providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance, assurance, and management system requirements.
- Supporting the implementation and modification of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) management systems.
- Developing, reviewing, and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and management system documentation.
- Monitoring compliance against internal requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry standards.
- Planning and conducting internal audits and supporting external audits, inspections, and assessments.
- Providing support and oversight relating to safety case implementation, modification, and change management activities.
- Supporting licence condition ownership and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement through the identification and implementation of process enhancements.
- Producing management information, assurance reports, and performance metrics for senior leadership and governance forums.
- Collaborating with operational, engineering, environmental, safety, and compliance teams to achieve organisational objectives.
- Supporting environmental permitting activities and decommissioning programmes where required.
- Providing mentoring and guidance to colleagues on quality, compliance, and assurance best practices.
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Requirements
Formal Qualifications or Training
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Quality Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
- Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 27001.
- Auditor qualification and/or practical experience relating to:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Demonstrable experience implementing, modifying, and improving Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and governance within a highly regulated industry.
- Experience of supporting organisational, enterprise-level, or fleet-wide change management programmes.
- Knowledge of safety case implementation, modification, and management processes.
- Experience of licence condition frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of environmental permitting and/or decommissioning activities.
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Key Skills
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Experience within sectors such as:
- Nuclear
- Energy
- Defence
- Utilities
- Rail
- Aerospace
- Other highly regulated industries (highly desirable)
Make a Difference With DBD
At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job—you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer:
- Unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.
- Collaboration with clients to produce positive influence across projects in Defence, Decommissioning, and New Builds.
- Over the past two years, we’ve doubled in headcount, welcoming new talent to support our growth.
- Committed to your success—DBD invests in development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you choose.
Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector’s future.
Benefits
- Up to 20% bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Enhanced pension
- Private health insurance
- Private dental
- And more
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