Description of job:
A practicing quality professional with good knowledge and experience in the delivery of projects in a highly regulated industry. Working as part of multiple project delivery teams supporting the Quality Manager within the business to ensure that business level quality requirements and improvements are identified and delivered effectively and to process, plus supporting to ensure projects and contracts within the organisation are managed within the bounds of the agreed procedures, and that project quality requirements are maintained.
Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance Lead shall be responsible for all QA and QC matters on projects, supporting the requirements of the Project Quality Team and the Business Line Quality and Improvement Team as needed. Delivering tasks and giving expert advice where needed to ensure that quality requirements across the business are delivered successfully.
Project Quality Assurance:
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Input into project specifications
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Quality Documentation – Authorship
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Manage Project Deliverables
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Project LFE collation
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Project LTR collation
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Ongoing Sub-contractor Quality documentation review
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Liaison with Sub-contractors
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Liaison with Client
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Internal Audits
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Client Audits
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KPI monitoring
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Project Quality Grading
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Internal Audit support
Project Continuous Improvement:
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Cost of non-conformance
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Continuous Process improvement Development & Implementation
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Change Management Support
Qualifications, experience and skills:
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Relevant work experience in Quality related Roles (3+ years)
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Working towards CQP CQI Chartership or equivalent membership of an appropriate professional body
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Candidate has demonstrable experience in aspects of Quality & continuous improvement including:
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Lean / Six Sigma
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Value Stream Mapping
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LFE, Stakeholder Feedback and Governance/ Internal Audit
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QMS/IMS development / Management
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Authoring of Quality Management Plans and related documentation
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Knowledge and experience of process improvement and problem solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 8D)
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Identify, report and advise on risks and opportunities associated with meeting Client regulatory and legal requirements and stakeholder expectations within a project
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Identify project stakeholders, build relationships to understand their requirements and expectations and advise on the application of governance, assurance and improvements
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Support and co-ordinate inspectors and project quality advisors to deliver the quality aspects of project requirements.
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Flexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion as necessary
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PC literate in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel
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Articulate with good written communication
If you can demonstrate experience in approximately 60% of the roles and responsibilities outlined, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that the right candidate may not meet every requirement and can bring transferable skills and behaviours, with the potential to develop further in the role.
ILIOS Overview
ILIOS is the Construction Partner for the UK’s STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK’s world‑leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire.
ILIOS is a consortium led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, supported by AECOM, AL_A and Turner & Townsend, bringing together extensive experience across major national infrastructure, nuclear and safety‑critical engineering, complex site transformation, programme and cost management, and world‑class design.
Working as part of the public–private sector integrated team led by UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), ILIOS is embedded in the programme as STEP transitions from planning into delivery.
The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply‑chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme.
The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy and supports STEP’s mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world‑leading fusion supply chain, creating long‑term economic and skills opportunities for the UK.
NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.
