Site Quality Manager (M/W) – Axima Nuclear

Overview

Site Quality Manager in Bristol responsible for integrating contract quality requirements into the Project Management System and leading the on-site quality function for a major nuclear project. You will guide project teams and subcontractors to deliver construction, installation, and commissioning to high quality standards within a regulated nuclear environment. The role focuses on maintaining a robust QMS, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a strong quality culture across the project. This is a pivotal position within a group renowned for large-scale, high-value energy and nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate contract quality requirements into the Project Management System and ensure application by personnel and subcontractors
• Own and update the Contract Quality Control Plan
• Lead and manage the Site Quality team
• Organize project quality inspection capability, resources, staffing, and processes
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System documentation (policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, registers)
• Define and implement Document Management Process and ensure document control supports QMS
• Maintain trackers for near misses, non-conformances, and complaints
• Monitor non-conformances and ensure NCRs are closed on time
• Plan and conduct audits and surveillance with effective follow-up of audit findings
• Ensure QA reviews, inspections, and quality controls align with approved ITPs
• Promote quality culture and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Proven experience in Quality Management on large-scale construction and commissioning projects
• Strong knowledge of UK nuclear quality standards and QA/QC requirements
• Experience with ISO 19443, ISO 9001:2015, IAEA quality requirements
• Experience developing and implementing Quality Plans, ITPs, and quality documentation
• Auditor qualification and practical auditing experience per ISO 9001:2015 and/or ISO 19443:2018
• Experience managing quality activities in a nuclear or similarly regulated environment
• Excellent adherence to procedures and strong leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Excellent planning, organization, and attention to detail

• Strong commitment to compliance
• Excellent communication
• Leadership and team management
• Quality Management System (QMS) development and maintenance
• Audit planning and execution (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19443:2018)
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

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