Quality Manager - Nuclear

Astute's Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a speciality lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the lifting principal contractor on Hinkley Point C, and in the future, Sizewell C. We are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to oversee quality management and assurance processes at Hinkley Point C.


This is a critical role ensuring adherence to quality plans, maintaining inspection records, and overseeing quality surveillance activities. The Quality Manager will work closely with teams on-site to ensure all work meets stringent quality standards.


The role comes with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and the opportunity to contribute to prestigious nuclear projects in the UK.

Responsibilities and Duties

As the Quality Manager, you will:

Oversee and ensure adherence to the Quality Assurance (QA) plan.


Monitor and manage quality surveillance requirements for on-site activities.


Ensure inspections are completed, recorded, and preserved in a logical and accessible format.


Compile comprehensive quality documentation for seamless handovers.


Maintain awareness of project activities on a shift-by-shift basis, particularly welding and torque-tightening exercises.


Develop strong working relationships with on-site teams to facilitate quality standards.


Coordinate and manage inspection test plans (ITPs).


Act as the primary contact for arranging third-party inspections, including LRQA and NNB (clients).


Supervise mechanical quality assurance processes and demonstrate a good understanding of electrical elements.


Ensure records are maintained for audits and compliance purposes.

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Extensive experience in Quality Management, ideally in lifting, mechanical, or nuclear projects.


Strong knowledge of inspection and test plans (ITPs).


Understanding of welding, torque tightening, and other key mechanical processes.


Familiarity with third-party inspection processes and liaising with external bodies such as LRQA.


Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and industry standards, such as ISO 9001.

Personal Skills

The Quality Manager role would suit someone who has:

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


A proactive and hands-on approach to quality management.


Strong organizational skills for managing documentation and records.


Local ties to the area or a willingness to relocate.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.


25 days holiday plus bank holidays.


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