Senior Quality Engineer Electrical

Working on a major Nuclear Power Plant project the Senior Electrical Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electrical installation testing commissioning and quality assurance activities are performed in accordance with project specifications regulatory requirements applicable codes and standards and nuclear quality expectations.

The role supports the delivery of electrical systems across the project ensuring compliance with the projects quality management system and maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety culture. The successful candidate will provide technical quality leadership conduct surveillance activities manage quality documentation and interface with contractors suppliers and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements project quality standards and applicable nuclear regulations.
• Verify that electrical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings specifications inspection and test plans (ITPs) and construction procedures.
• Support implementation and continual improvement of the Project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and relevant nuclear quality assurance standards.

Inspection & Surveillance

• Conduct quality surveillance and inspections of electrical installation activities.
• Witness inspections testing and commissioning activities.
• Review and approve quality records inspection reports and test documentation.
• Verify completion of inspection and test plans and associated hold points.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved quality arrangements.

Non-Conformance Management

• Raise investigate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify quality trends and recommend improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Records

• Review electrical quality documentation packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure traceability of materials equipment and installation records.
• Maintain auditable quality records in accordance with project requirements.
• Support final handover and lifetime quality records compilation.

Supplier & Contractor Management

• Interface with subcontractors vendors and client representatives.
• Participate in supplier audits and assessments where required.
• Review manufacturing and inspection documentation from suppliers.
• Ensure contractor quality plans align with project requirements.

Leadership & Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Promote a strong nuclear safety and quality culture.
• Participate in project meetings quality reviews and management reporting.
• Support readiness reviews and regulatory inspections.

Key Accountabilities

• Delivery of quality assurance activities without compromising nuclear safety.
• Effective implementation of electrical quality requirements.
• Timely resolution of quality issues and non-conformances.
• Maintenance of complete and accurate quality records.
• Positive outcomes from audits inspections and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Essential

• HNC HND Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Recognised quality qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• CSWIP PCN CQI IRCA or similar quality-related certification desirable.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (IET CQI etc.) desirable.

Desirable

• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Nuclear industry quality training.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in electrical engineering and quality assurance.
• Experience on major infrastructure energy oil & gas defence or nuclear projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience managing quality documentation and inspection processes.
• Proven experience dealing with NCRs corrective actions and root cause investigations.

Desirable

• Previous experience on nuclear new-build projects.
• Experience working within EDF EPR or regulated nuclear environments.
• Knowledge of RCC-E IAEA standards and nuclear quality requirements.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning phases of large-scale projects.

Technical Knowledge

• Electrical distribution systems.
• LV and HV installations.
• Cable installation and termination.
• Electrical testing and commissioning.
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Nuclear quality assurance principles.
• Configuration management and document control.

Additional Information :

What we offer
Hybrid Working Flexibility to work from home and the office
25 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Holiday Make your time off work for you
8% Company Pension Contributions
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Healthcare Cash Plan Claim back on dental optical & more
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
Exclusive Discounts Restaurants days out & top brands
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help
Cycle to Work Scheme Save money & go green
Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
Paid Professional Membership Fees
Volunteer Days Make a difference on company time

Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1