Job Description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.


We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.


In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.


Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

About the opportunity:

The role of the Quality Management Lead (QML) is to ensure Sizewell C (SZC) project quality requirements are complied with across the full project life-cycle (contract award, design, procurement, manufacture, test, shipping, construction/installation, test/commission and contract close out).


The primary purpose of the Quality Management Lead role is to ensure supply-chain adherence to the contracted quality assurance and quality control requirements. QML's sit within the PDO Quality Team and are deployed to programmes to serve this primary purpose. In so doing, day to day reporting is to the Quality Delivery Manager (QDM) who sets out their programme quality requirements. This includes development and implementation of Project Quality Control Plans and associated inspection and surveillance activities.

Principal Accountabilities

Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the SZC organisation. Review, accept and monitor Contractors Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) provided by the supply chain Produce Project Quality Control Plans (PQCP) for each contract/project Ensure deployment of key quality contractual arrangements including the General Quality Assurance Specification (GQAS) Lead the implementation of LTQR reviews Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contracted inspection entities Manage Quality Execution & undertake actions to resolve issues relating to the implementation of quality. Support Technical Assessment of Suppliers Conduct Supplier Audit Conduct Manufacturing and/or Construction Surveillance Management of Non-Conformances Quality Release Certificate Process (where applicable).

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

A HNC/HND qualification or degree in a relevant science or engineering subject, or equivalent qualification. Broad experience of implementing a variety of quality related solutions Proven track record/ experience of project delivery preferably in the nuclear power sector ideally new build Proven experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multicultural environment. Experience performing supplier audits A solid understanding of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control in major projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning. A clear and considerable understanding of quality management best practice for deployment by large, complex and contract-led organisations. Knowledge of Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 19443, IAEA GSR-2 and interrelated standards. Experience of interfacing with project teams and with supply chain organisations. Analysis of data, preparing reports and making recommendations. The ability to influence and to provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others. The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative. Knowledge of pressure, nuclear codes, welding, Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.


We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.


We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.


If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact matt.jones1@global.amentum





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