Quality Management Lead

Lead Quality Management Opportunity - Drive Quality Excellence on a Major High-Security Infrastructure Project

Our Client has a requirement for a Quality Management Lead, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Aldermaston.

Role Purpose:

Ensure client quality requirements are complied with across the full project lifecycle, including Design, Procurement, Manufacture, Testing, Shipping, Construction/Installation, Test/Commissioning and Project Handover.
Lead quality management activities on a major project within a highly regulated environment.
Provide quality leadership and assurance across internal teams and the supply chain.
Report directly to the Portfolio Head of Quality.
Job Role Responsibilities:

Managing a team of Quality professionals to deliver a key project.
Responsible for managing and investigating project Non-conformities and Issues and undertaking actions to resolve issues relating to the implementation of Quality and bring about improvements and support other functions in these actions.
Leading and reporting on the Client Feedback process.
Production of Project Quality Plans and deployment of key contractual and client requirements within both the internal team and Supply Chain.
Project Quality Planning including the creation, review, acceptance and ongoing monitoring of Inspection and Test Plans for both manufacture and on-site installation works.
Ensuring concurrent Lifetime Quality record review and compilation and project handover.
Coordinate, monitor and improve efficiency of manufacturing documentation reviews where applicable.
Responsible for creating and implementing the project audit schedule and prompt resolution of findings.
Supporting Third Party and Client audits.
Creation of Quality reports and dashboards to be presented in monthly project reviews and maintaining Client KPIs.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Championing cost efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

10 years' experience in a Quality Assurance/Control Management role within a construction environment, with a proven track record of delivering results.
Valid SC Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
Proven leadership experience working in a quality assurance/control environment within a highly regulated industry.
CQI Membership - Chartered Quality Professional (preferred).
Experience of working on Civil Nuclear and Defence sites.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
Experience of supporting Third Party audits to ISO 9001 standards.
Experience of carrying out Internal Audits and Supply Chain Audits.
Ability to generate Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, including Inspection and Test Plans and Project Quality Plans.
Experience of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Able to interact and influence at all levels within the organisation and with clients and third-party organisations.
Ability to prioritise task execution within tight programme constraints.
Ability to analyse situations objectively.
Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Quality Management Lead looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included