Job Description
Aureos is seeking a Quality Manager to join our project in Swindon The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and assuring all quality management activities for the delivery of a Main Intake Substation refurbishment within a nuclear-licensed environment.
Acting on behalf of the Principal Contractor, the role ensures that construction works comply with nuclear standards, client requirements, NEC contract obligations, and statutory regulations, driving a right-first-time and audit-ready delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Leadership & Assurance
Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) in line with:
* Client quality requirements
* Nuclear site licence conditions
* ISO 9001 and contractor management systems
* Promote a strong nuclear quality culture, challenging non-compliance and poor standards.
* Act as the focal point for quality matters with the Client, assurance teams, and regulators.
Construction Quality Control
Ensure construction works comply with:
* Approved drawings and specifications
* Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
* Hold and witness points
* Provide quality oversight of HV electrical and civil works, including:
* Transformers, switchgear, earthing, protection systems
* Foundations, bunds, ducts, and containment
* Coordinate inspections, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and site acceptance tests (SATs).
Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement
* Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including investigation, root cause analysis, and close-out.
* Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
* Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
NEC Contract & CDM Support
Support the Project Manager in meeting NEC contract requirements, ensuring quality records support:
* Programme milestones
* Completion and handover
* Compensation Events and Early Warnings (where quality-related)
* Support the Principal Contractor in meeting CDM 2015 duties through controlled quality documentation and assurance.
Audits & Assurance
* Plan and participate in internal and external audits.
* Support client surveillance, independent assurance, and regulatory inspections.
* Ensure quality systems remain compliant and effective throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Experience
* Proven experience in a Quality Manager / QA Manager role on complex construction or electrical infrastructure projects.
* Experience working within nuclear licensed sites or similarly regulated environments (defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, data centres).
* Strong understanding of HV electrical infrastructure and substation delivery.
Qualifications
* ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (desirable)
* HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Quality, or Construction Management (desirable)
* Strong working knowledge of nuclear quality assurance principles
* CDM 2015 awareness (desirable)
Key Competencies
* High attention to detail and strong governance mindset
* Confident challenging poor quality and unsafe practices
* Clear communicator with authority and credibility
* Methodical, evidence-based, and process driven
Security
* Must be eligible for DV or SC clearance (subject to AWE vetting).
Why Join?
* Lead delivery of nationally critical electrical infrastructure
* Operate as a senior contractor representative within a nuclear environment
* Work within collaborative NEC Contracts and frameworks
* Long-term programme stability and technically challenging work
Equal opportunities
Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.