Linxon is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee all quality related activities for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project. The successful candidate will be primarily site-based and must have meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Title: Quality Lead - Hybrid
Location: Hinkley Point, Somerset

Hinkley Point C will be the first nuclear power station constructed in a generation, designed to generate 7% of the UK’s electricity. Linxon is responsible for engineering, procuring, and constructing the HV equipment on the conventional island connecting the power generation to the National Grid.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of HV substation quality standards and associated nuclear documentation.
• Prepare, deliver, and revise End of Erection Status Reports (EESR) with the completions team.
• Develop, review, and approve QA procedures, work instructions, and quality documents.
• Issue NCR's where required and facilitate the closure of internal and client-issued NCR's.
• Maintain a Lessons Learned log.
• Ensure qualified personnel are present at all M&E inspections.
• Provide training and guidance to project personnel and contractors on QA procedures, standards, and requirements.
• Foster a culture of accuracy and identify key risk areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop long-term strategies to address procedural failures.
• Review and offer timely feedback on Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated check sheets.
• Attend weekly quality meetings with the client to provide updates on progress and completion.
• Perform scheduled audits of Linxon’s documentation and that of subcontractors to verify adherence to ISO 9001 standards.
• Help the quality manager track and improve KPIs as needed.
• Address and escalate issues that jeopardize work quality.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of NNB quality requirements and systems is highly advantageous.
• Diploma in Quality or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification and experience are required.
• Preferred membership of the Chartered Quality Institute.
• Proven experience in ensuring quality standards within a high voltage substation role.
• Maintenance of Linxon’s quality management system to ISO 9001.
• Comprehensive understanding of M&E installation and associated documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in IT skills is required.

Linxon is a leading engineering company that helps customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. We combine Atkins Realis’ project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.