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Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership and ambition can make a lasting impact.
The Role:
We are currently looking for a Quality Management Lead (QML) 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).
You’ll be responsible for:
Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the HPC organisation.
Implement key quality arrangements related to the following topics where applicable to your assigned scope of work/Manage Quality Execution
Support Technical Assessment of Suppliers
Conducting Manufacturing Surveillance
Modulating Manufacturing Surveillance
Management of non-conformances
Quality Release Certificate Process
Arrange collaborative Quality Meetings with Contractor and NNB Stakeholders, to facilitate improvement in RFT, NCR and LTQR Performance.
Undertake actions to resolve issues relating to the implementation of quality and to bring about improvements and support others in these actions.
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), Lifetime Quality Records Specification (LTQR), Quality Release Certificate (QRC) and the Inspection & Test Plan Specification (ITP) etc.
Lead the implementation of LTQR reviews.
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).
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.
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.
You’ll need to have:
An 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.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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