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 team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

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.

About the Opportunity

The Quality Lead will provide dedicated quality assurance leadership for the SGF project at Barrow. This role serves as the primary QA authority on the project, ensuring that all QA and QC activities are delivered to the required standards. The Quality Lead will guide, support, and oversee the work of all QA and QC personnel assigned to the project, ensuring alignment with project objectives, regulatory requirements, and internal quality processes. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the QA/QC team across all project phases

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspectors, engineers, and subcontractors.

• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.

• Ensure all works adhere to applicable codes (e.g., ASME, ISO, BS, EN standards).

• Maintain accurate and auditable quality records.

• Produce regular quality reports, KPIs, and performance metrics.

• Ensure full traceability and document control through project lifecycle.

• Support compilation of final turnover dossiers and lifetime quality records (LQRs).

Here's What You'll Need

• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory QA/QC role.

• Knowledge of industry standards (ASME, ISO, BS/EN).

• Experience with auditing and quality management systems.

• Significant experience in QA/QC.

• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001) (Desirable)

• Certifications such as CSWIP, PCN, or equivalent in welding/NDT inspection (Desirable)

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, 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 the team.