We are seeking an ambitious and technically-minded  Quality Manager  to take ownership of Quality Assurance across a rapidly growing engineering organisation working on innovative projects within the  nuclear and highly regulated engineering sector .

This role would ideally suit a  hands-on Quality Engineer  who is ready to progress into management, influence the development of quality systems, and leave their mark by shaping a high-performance quality culture.

As part of our close-knit operations team, you will lead and develop our Quality Management System, support engineering & manufacturing teams, and play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance across projects and supplier partnerships.

Pay range depending on experience £35-45k

What You’ll Be Doing

You will take accountability for Quality Assurance across the business, including:

• Managing and developing company QMS in line with ISO standards including  ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & EN1090

• Communicating and interpreting industry quality compliance requirements

This is a  hands-on  role — you’ll be visible on the shop floor, speaking with engineers, supporting problem-solving and ensuring we operate to the highest compliance standards.

What We’re Looking For

You will thrive here if you are driven, proactive and excited by the opportunity to take ownership of a Quality function.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3+ years in a Quality role (engineer, inspector or QA coordinator) within engineering or manufacturing

• Strong working knowledge of  ISO 9001  (ISO 14001/45001 advantageous)

• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving and documentation skills

• Able to work autonomously and drive Quality improvements with initiative and ownership

Desirable (Not Essential — We Can Train & Develop You)

• Exposure to regulated sectors such as nuclear or defence

• Internal/lead auditor training

• Engineering or science-based qualification e.g HND, BEng