Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatomes expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%) In the UK we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings. Due to our ongoing projects, we are currently recruiting a Lead Quality Inspector to join our team at Hinkley Point C. Lead & direct the Quality Inspection team to support the quality process to ensure the high level of quality standards are maintained and in accordance with the relevant requirements Detailed key responsibilities: Ensure compliance to the Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures to assure continuing compliance to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. Liaise with internal and external customers on Quality concerns. Lead daily team meeting with onsite quality inspectors. Liaise with Construction Managers to understand expectations for the day & allocate tasks to the quality inspection team. Ensure compliance to the contract quality assurance plan. Ensure compliance to customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections. Monitor all inspection activities. Monitor sub-contractors. Support the approval of incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials. Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor, Approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for rework; confirming rework, Dealing with document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarising rework and waste Keeping measurement equipment in working condition by following operating instructions; calling for repairs Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations, Accomplishing quality and organising jobs by completing related results as needed Managing non-conformities and help to address them, managing corrective and preventative actions and organising their implementation. Exchanging with the client quality inspector & notifying of upcoming inspections. Compilation of SONIMs (NOIs) for the following days activities & submission. Maintain shared quality working folders ensuring information within is up to date Procedures, Weld books, Weld maps & drawings. Maintain deviation log to capture any issues raised detailing any FCRs, NCRs & RFIs raised in relation to the project. Aid in the review of reports, ITPs, weld information of current works. This is led by a technical review team but requires input and clarification on real time activities, repeat inspections or where works relate to NCR close outs or FCRs are applicable. To be considered, we require the following qualifications, skills and experience: CSWIP Level 2 (3.1) Welding Inspection (essential) PCN L2 Dye Pen (essential) PCN L2 RT/Radiographic Interpretation (desirable) Responsible welding co-ordinator CSCS Managers and Professionals Test SMSTS (desirable) In return we are offering a salary of £59,462.07 (SSA Agreement) Pension Overtimepaid at x 1.4 and x 1.8 the standard rate Travel and accommodation allowances We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix. Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. ADZN1_UKTJ