Quality Advisor

Balfour Beatty

  • Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
About the roleJoin Balfour Beatty and be part of our exciting Argyll & Bute projects, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure across three substations in the region.This role offers the chance to work on a major programme of work with regular travel between sites, helping us deliver in line with customer, stakeholder and industry expectations.What you'll be doing
  • Attend pre-start meetings for significant projects (either in terms of value, complexity or QA/QC requirements)
  • Support project teams in developing the quality plans / inspection & test plans are being followed and that customer/project requirements are being met, and review those from the supply chain
  • Assist delivery teams in achieving the required deliverables, and managing issues as required, also providing Quality advice to our supply chain where appropriate
  • Use existing systems to allow sample and benchmark plans to be established and agreed with customers and supply chain
  • Use digital systems to monitor the performance of quality planning / production of quality deliverables / managing of issues against targets
  • Support project team in collating and delivering handover records as per customer' requirements, on time
  • Working to the processes and procedures of the Business Management System
  • Support the Quality team during internal and external audits
  • Support the implementation of either project or business stream quality strategies, plans and actions across the scope of services and full project lifecycle
  • Assist in training, coaching and developing quality skills, including sharing lessons learned
  • Support the establishment of a continual improvement culture
  • Support the undertaking of specific investigations and/or reporting on quality related issues as required
  • Support the use of appropriate digital toolset to support the project governance and quality assurance/ measures on the project, including training of those tools
  • Live the Balfour Beatty Values
  • Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and Right First Time.
Who we're looking forThe following qualities/experiences are essential:
  • Prior Quality experience and/or relevant operational / technical experience to meet industry sector demands
  • Level 4+ Qualification in Quality, Construction or Manufacturing (relevant industry) or PCQI
  • Knowledge of ISO9000 Terminology
  • An understanding and commitment to Quality Management
  • Awareness of business improvement initiatives
  • Has an ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
  • Work to plans and programmes
  • Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion
  • Is good at building relationships and can influence effectively
  • Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective manner
  • Ability to challenge existing methods and ways of thinking
  • Able to work within a multi-discipline team
  • Fully proficient in modern office computer systems and technology e.g. Office 365
  • Either a CQI Practitioner or working towards Practitioner status.
  • The following qualities/experience are desirable:
  • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor trained
  • Awareness of sector specific certifications and their requirements
  • Experience in using Digital Progressive Assurance systems / Electronic Forms
  • Operational experience in construction or asset management.
Why work for usAlongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:
  • Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
  • Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
  • Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
  • Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
  • Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
  • Hybrid working (where applicable)
  • Enhanced company sickness scheme
  • Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 2 days volunteering per year
  • Company funded social events.
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full atAbout usBalfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitWe are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

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