Job summary

I am recruiting for Quality Managers/Auditors to work on a variety of water frameworks in the UK. There are positions covering the Southern West of England, South East and the Thames region.

Key skills required for this role

Quality, ISO 9001, Water

Important

Solid knowledge of ISO:9001, UK Driver's licence

Job description

As a Quality Manager you will ensure all quality systems are in place and properly executed throughout the portfolio of projects. You will work alongside the Project Teams in ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Business Management System, reporting directly up to the Quality Lead for the Business.

In addition, you will assist the Project Teams in identifying Non-conformance, to allow analysis and trending of data plus to ensure that feedback and improvements take place. The role is critical in developing and implementing proactive quality enhancement strategies to improve project and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment, that produces a Quality Product.
• Support the Quality Lead for the Business in preparing for and participating in external accreditation or client-based audits.
• Ensure that the Quality Cornerstone of Delivering Excellence is in place on all projects to deliver right first time to project specifications.
• Through working with the other regional, project and framework-based quality teams ensure the project Quality Management System (QMS) meets the Business Management System (BMS) and client requirements.
• Ensure that Quality pre-start meetings are held with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure sub-contractors and suppliers are aware of their quality requirements and identify, communicate and mitigate key risk areas.
• Assist in production of trends, analysis, and strategies to mitigate/ capitalise on re-occurring NCRs and best practice.
• Have a good working knowledge of industry standards national and international (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EU Construction Products Regulations, Relevant British Standards and Testing Requirements).
• Through use of audits, investigations and lessons learned to identify and communicate good practice, key risks and highlight these internally to the Framework(s), you work within, in liaison with the Quality Lead.
• Assist and provide guidance to the Project Teams in developing and implementing quality plans, processes and Inspection & Test plans (ITP's), and ensure compliance.
• Assist the Project Teams with getting sub-contractors to produce ITP's, that are of a competent standard and ensure they are implemented.
• Assist in production of project quality reports as required.
• Audit and test Business Continuity Process in offices and projects in accordance with the approved Business Continuity validation programme within the region.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Ability to work safely.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scope and contract information.
• A working knowledge of Business Management Systems and contractual documentation.
• Solid knowledge of ISO:9001.
• High attention to detail through to completion.
• Deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner.
• Knowledge of construction processes and specifications would be preferable.
• Practical experience of quality management in a relevant project-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a positive attitude and the ability to work with others to ensure that quality and contractual issues are identified and closed out in a timely manner.
• Internal Auditor Qualification (preferred)
• CSCS Qualification
• Active SHEQ knowledge for Audits (not essential - training will be provided)
• Travel to various site locations across a wide operating area will require a UK Driving License

Salary is dependent upon experience, but candidates looking for circa 45k + car or car allowance are encouraged to apply.