Job Description

Our Client, Urenco; trusted, long-term supplier to the nuclear industry, specialising in safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services, are looking for a Project Quality Manager on a contract basis (inside IR35), to be based in Capenhurst near Chester. In this contract position, you will play an important role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our projects. You will coordinate and guide a team of quality professionals, overseeing their day-to-day activities and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Rate: £65-75 Umbrella (Inside IR35)

The Project Quality Manager shall:

Report to the Team Lead Project Quality Manager, providing updates on team performance and project status

Coordination of Quality Engineers and Quality Control Inspectors, providing guidance, support, and mentorship

Supporting assigned projects at Urenco on all quality matters

Ensuring all project quality documents are rightfully in place for the assigned project(s)

Promote a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging innovation and problem-solving

Lead Quality Assurance and Control on a specific project

Ensure the effective performance of all project quality activities against the compliance requirements of project specifications and standards

Work closely with cross-functional teams

Promote project quality and safety awareness and developing a ‘Right First Time’ culture throughout the project

Take part in License Condition compliance audits, when applicable

Undertake corrective actions when required to maintain or improve compliance and best practice

Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback to internal departments

Review and advice on supplier and contractor documents as required

Ensure compliance with nuclear industry regulations, standards, and best practices, coach departments where needed in the proper use

Implement quality metrics and performance indicators to measure project progress and success

Vocational Qualifications

Technical Background (areas: Electrical, mechanical, systems or instrumental)

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field preferred (e.g. Technical Process Management, Quality Management)

Experienced in leading Quality programmes in projects

Demonstrated knowledge of ISO, ASTM, DIN, BSI and other international standards

Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor certification preferred, with IRCA/CQI

Microsoft Office skills

Traveling can be expected

Experience required

Experienced Project Quality Manager (five+ years’ experience within running projects, preferred in the Nuclear Industry)

Experienced in leading quality in major projects preferred in nuclear industry, such as new build, decommissioning

Experienced in coordinating a team of Quality Engineers & QC Inspectors

Experienced in developing and working with Quality and Inspection Plans

Experienced with certification processes

Self-motivated and driven to manage and complete assignments

Fluent in the English language

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At Urenco, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where we all have a voice, and you can feel confident being yourself. ?We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. ?We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. ??

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