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Senior Quality Assurance Manager - Nuclear New Build

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Management of the implementation of a quality management system and its effectiveness in meeting business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.

Engages with business stakeholders to manage compliance to requirements, supporting a resilient business that manages risks effectively. The role is a key enabler to change and business improvement.

You'll be responsible for:

• Delivering delegated elements of an annual business plan to time and budget.
• Managing and facilitating external certification audits.
• Providing expertise and guidance in supporting achievement of new certifications where appropriate.
• Organising and facilitating internal audits in the audit programme.
• Leading audits and producing audit reports.
• Utilising comprehensive expertise to investigate and interpret root cause analysis of non-conformance instances, recommending corrective and preventative measures.
• Reviewing management system content for appropriateness, improvement, and implementation.
• Contributing to the identification of new systems and processes to improve efficiency, recommending improvements and innovations.
• Ensuring quality report information is accurate, available, and delivered timely.
• Producing communication articles, plans, and collateral.
• Coordinating management review activities, analyzing data, trends, and providing recommendations.
• Recommending actions to mitigate risks and enhance management system effectiveness.
• Supporting business development activities with specialised expertise.
• Developing and delivering training.
• Monitoring supply chain performance, supporting suppliers through training, guidance, and audits of their QMS capabilities.
• Working collaboratively towards net zero carbon goals, managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

You'll need to have:

• Effective knowledge and application of quality management systems.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standard and certification.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of management principles and operational controls throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Experience in developing and implementing tools and techniques in operational environments.
• High understanding of current industry standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge of the construction, consultancy, and facilities management industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with effective report writing.
• Experience managing and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership skills for managing others effectively.
• Ability to influence senior management towards strategic actions.
• A mindset of continuous improvement, resilience, and effective meeting chairing.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships internally and externally.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Formal auditor training in relevant areas.
• Line management and quality assurance experience.
• Experience with internal auditing and QMS implementation.

You'll also have:

• Experience implementing digital control tools.
• Understanding of project controls such as design, procurement, tendering, and delivery.
• Knowledge of outsourced business models.
• Ability to influence senior management.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes diverse candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this or other roles.

We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.

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