Quality Manager
Location: Cumbria
Contract Length: 12 Months+
Rate: £50-£60.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to support a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. This is an excellent long‑term contract opportunity to join a well‑established project team delivering work within a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and manage all project quality assurance and quality control activities
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and nuclear quality requirements
* Lead internal and external audits, supplier audits, and surveillance activities
* Manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and continuous improvement processes
* Review and approve quality documentation including ITPs, LTQRs, quality plans, and inspection records
* Liaise with project teams, suppliers, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are achieved
* Support the implementation and maintenance of project quality processes and procedures
* Promote a strong quality and compliance culture across the wider delivery team
Key Requirements
* Previous Nuclear / Sellafield experience essential
* ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
* Strong understanding of quality assurance within highly regulated industries
* Experience managing audits, NCRs, root cause analysis, and quality investigations
* Familiarity with Bolster software advantageous
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced project environment
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.
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