Quality Lead
Posted 4 days ago by Employment Solutions
£45 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Bury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Quality Lead role is focused on ensuring the successful delivery of critical project work, emphasizing quality assurance across fabrication, supplier management, and on-site installation within the nuclear and defence sectors. The position requires a proactive individual with a strong QA/QC background, capable of engaging with multiple stakeholders and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. The role involves overseeing quality assurance processes, monitoring supplier activities, and preparing quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated industries and be eligible for SC Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee quality assurance of small to medium steel fabrications including walkways, platforms, aperture plates, frames, and impact barriers.
- Monitor suppliers and site activities to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and schedules.
- Act as the primary quality interface between fabricators, on-site teams, and internal project management.
- Prepare, collate, and maintain quality documentation in line with Nuclear/Defence industry standards.
- Support quality inspections during installation and commissioning, on site.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Quality Lead or QA/QC specialist in Nuclear, Defence, Construction, or relevant Manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel between sites UK-wide (Bury, Derbyshire, Reading).
- Eligibility for SC Clearance (British National or 5+ years residency in the UK).
Salary (Rate): £45.00/hr
City: Bury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking an experienced Quality Lead to ensure the successful delivery of critical project work, with responsibility for quality assurance across fabrication, supplier management, and on-site installation. This role is key to upholding compliance, driving high standards, and ensuring all activities meet nuclear and defence industry requirements.
Who This Job Would Suit
This role would suit someone with a strong background in QA/QC within construction, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries, ideally with experience in the nuclear or defence sector. The ideal candidate will be confident engaging with multiple stakeholders, proactive in resolving issues, and committed to ensuring safety, compliance, and quality at every stage of delivery.
- Oversee quality assurance of small to medium steel fabrications including walkways, platforms, aperture plates, frames, and impact barriers.
- Monitor suppliers and site activities to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and schedules.
- Act as the primary quality interface between fabricators, on-site teams, and internal project management.
- Prepare, collate, and maintain quality documentation in line with Nuclear/Defence industry standards.
- Support quality inspections during installation and commissioning, on site.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quality Lead or QA/QC specialist in Nuclear, Defence, Construction, or relevant Manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel between sites UK-wide (Bury, Derbyshire, Reading)
- Eligibility for SC Clearance (British National or 5+ years residency in the UK).
Location: Bury + Travel UK wide.
Contract: 6-12 months – Rate £ Competitive (dependent on experience) – Outside IR35.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week.
Contact Details: For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on 0161 4166249 or jacob@emp-sol.com