Nuclear Quality Manager in Cheshire, Warrington

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Quality Manager to lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of quality systems, policies and procedures across our nuclear projects. The role supports work‑winning activities, quality approaches for nuclear and oversees compliance and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and implementation of a robust quality management system (QMS) on our frameworks and projects.
• Develop, author and maintain comprehensive Quality Plans for nuclear sector projects, ensuring full compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards and applicable nuclear industry codes and specifications.
• Provide quality management input to support bids and strategic tenders, including review of customer requirements, quality deliverables, compliance obligations and risk considerations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, nuclear project requirements and other industry standards.
• Bring quality leadership within the assigned projects/frameworks to drive a continuous improvement culture and LEAN system for project productivity.
• Work closely with project directors, managers and engineering teams to drive quality throughout our projects.
• Coach and mentor project directors and managers to embed quality as a mindset and advance our quality culture.
• Work closely with the digital lead to streamline our quality approach.
• Oversee compliance across the delivery teams and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance to the assigned project(s) on quality matters and system implementation, especially during project start‑up, including specialist input on preparation of project quality/management plans and other quality related documentation.
• Carry out assigned internal audits, ensure timely closure of findings and share best practice and lessons learned with stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and reviews as required by the frameworks and projects.
• Prepare quality performance insight reports and data to identify performance, trends and areas for improvement.
• Perform root cause investigations and reviews as required.
• Provide quality training, awareness and communication.
• Support external audits and second‑party audits (for example client), where required.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders and clients, including the UKI quality team.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related field, incorporating quality qualifications.
• Certified Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 or equivalent.
• Chartered Quality Professional or equivalent.
• Collaborative, client‑focused leader with a drive to continuously improve.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing Quality Plans for nuclear sector projects.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting bids and strategic tenders.

You will be self‑motivated, capable of working autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline‑driven team environment.

Security Clearance

The offer of employment is conditional upon the applicant’s ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

Benefits

Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, a flexible hybrid working model to maintain work‑life balance, access to career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact.