Quality Manager

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Job description

Apply nowDate: 19-Nov-2021Location: Warrington, Cheshire, GB, WA3 6YDCompany: BabcockQuality ManagerLocation: Warrington (with flexible working)Business Unit: Cavendish NuclearREF: SF39160Here at Cavendish Nuclear, we are currently recruiting for a Quality ManagerWe are proud to be the UK's leading supplier to the nuclear industry and a growing global force. From our inception during the earliest days of nuclear research and development, we recognised that a focus on people and the expertise they deliver is the key to meeting the challenges of this exciting technology.The breadth of our expertise means we are able to offer unrivalled experience and specialist knowledge across all aspects of the nuclear energy life cycle, from design and build, through operations and maintenance, to decommissioning, waste management and remediation.The role exists in order to provide for the management of project quality arrangements across all aspects of the project lifecycle covering both internal and external activities, including the assignment of Project quality personnel as and when required. You will be responsible for ensuring that project 'governance' activities (e.g. audits) are undertaken to establish the implementation status of the above arrangements and the reporting of such information.Key duties will include:Developing and managing project quality arrangements.Proactively supporting and advising on all aspects of quality management on projects, including risks and issues.As required, effective management and utilisation of assigned project quality personnel.As required, ensuring quality requirements are defined and implemented as part of the project induction and training process.Establishing effective communication channels with Customers (internal and external) and SuppliersDeveloping and implementing appropriate auditing arrangements within the project, both internally and externally (e.g. Suppliers).Ensuring any project quality non-conformances / issues are managed and closed out.Ensuring Supplier quality arrangements are reviewed and approved / acceptance in accordance with project requirements, including Customer approvals.Provide man hour/cost estimates as part of the quality input to bids / tenders and when requested provide estimates to complete to the Project Manager.Monitor progress against the project quality arrangements, identifying areas of concern to the project and where necessary escalate to Line Management.Liaising with customers to understand their requirements / expectations for quality assurance, quality control and inspection.Review of enquiry, tender and contract documentation with respect to customers' quality requirements and contract specifications, identifying any project specific requirements which fall outside the company quality system.Knowledge, Skills and QualificationsYou will have previous experience as a Quality Manager, ideally in the Nuclear or similar engineering / construction sectors, although other backgrounds will be consideredYou will have excellent organisation skills, and be comfortable with working to multiple deadlines, and getting into the detail of complex informationWe would also like you to have the following skills:Good working knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and the application of ISO9001Ideally be qualified to a HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. engineering.Have Auditor trainingWhat else do I need to know?All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stageWe are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interviewYou may need travel to locations / sites across the UK on occasionAbout Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online using PC, Laptop or Mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments.Job Segment: Engineer, Manager, Nuclear Engineering, Quality Assurance, R&D Engineer, Engineering, Management, TechnologyApply now