Quality Engineer/ IMS Auditor in Bridgwater

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,500 Switchers globally deliver cutting‐edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world!

As a member of Assystem, you will be part of a team driving the low‐carbon energy future. We are ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world‐class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we will innovate and shape tomorrow's energy solutions.

Job Purpose: The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for supporting major infrastructure and regulated projects through the provision of quality management, assurance and control services. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure project and supply‐chain adherence to contracted quality requirements. The QE will be seconded into an Integrated Management System (IMS) Auditor role at client site, providing independent assurance that management systems comply with regulatory, nuclear licence and international standard requirements. The QE will ensure robust quality implementation across projects and supply chains and be capable of providing structured audit assurance. This role operates across both operational quality delivery and system‐level assurance within highly regulated (nuclear) environments.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Project Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs/MIT Plans).
• Conduct site and supplier surveillance and inspection activities.
• Review and oversee supply‐chain Quality Plans and quality documentation.
• Manage the non‐conformance process, ensuring timely closure and effective Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensure appropriate control and retention of quality records (e.g., material certification, end‐of‐report documentation).
• Support risk & opportunity reviews and lessons learned activities.
• Participate in investigations relating to quality issues.
• Capture and analyse quality metrics to support management reporting.

Audit & IMS Assurance:

• Support delivery of a risk‐based Integrated Management System (IMS) audit programme.
• Plan, conduct and report internal audits aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Define audit scope, criteria and objectives.
• Identify and categorise audit findings (Non‐Conformances, Observations, Good Practice, OFIs).
• Monitor corrective action closure and verify effectiveness.
• Analyse audit results to support continual improvement.
• Provide assurance that processes comply with Nuclear Licence Conditions (including LC17 where applicable).
• Support certification and regulatory reviews as required.

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of quality management principles within regulated environments.
• Experience applying ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 desirable).
• Ability to conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Experience managing non‐conformance processes and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Ability to influence and provide constructive challenge.
• Self‐managing, organised and proactive.
• Fluent English (French advantageous).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience in quality roles within large infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Experience in heavily regulated environments (nuclear preferred).
• Experience conducting internal and/or supplier audits.
• Experience in inspection and review of technical quality records.

Qualifications: Recognised quality qualification (e.g., CQI Practitioner or equivalent).

Your Benefits Package:

• 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. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.