Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Quality Engineer to join the Project Delivery Organisation (PDO) Quality Management team, supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of quality arrangements across the SZC project.
In this role, you will ensure that nuclear‑industry best practice quality management systems are defined, deployed, and consistently applied across all PDO activities. You will support compliance with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions, contribute to the development of quality management requirements, monitor quality performance, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation and its supply chain.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level Quality Engineer looking to progress toward a Quality Manager or Quality Lead position.
* Location: Bristol or London (Can be any one of these sites)
* On Site: 2 Days
* Clearance: BPSS
* Experience Level: 5-10YOE
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with quality management systems across all PDO activities.
* Support the definition and deployment of nuclear‑grade QA/QC arrangements aligned with industry best practice and major project standards.
* Ensure quality management requirements are developed, implemented, and effectively communicated across the SZC organisation and supply chain.
* Support compliance with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions, ensuring PDO responsibilities are fully discharged.
* Monitor, analyse, and report on quality performance, providing insights and recommendations to drive improvement.
* Collaborate with project teams and supply chain partners to ensure consistent application of quality arrangements.
* Contribute to strategic quality objectives, ensuring alignment with the overall Quality Strategy and SZC project goals.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Strong experience in quality management within major projects, ideally in the nuclear power sector.
* Solid understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning.
* Experience working on large, complex nuclear programmes, with knowledge of compliance, governance, and regulatory expectations.
* Experience interfacing with project delivery teams and supply chain organisations.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, prepare reports, and make informed recommendations.
* Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently with strong organisational discipline.
* Excellent communication skills, with native‑level English (spoken and written).
* Operates at a senior Quality Engineer level, with the capability and ambition to progress into a Quality Manager/Lead role.
Required Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent military experience
* ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
Additional Information
o A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
o A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
o Private Medical Insurance
o Employee assistance programme
o Life insurance & Pension Scheme
o Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
o Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength of a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
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