Portfolio Quality Manager

National Grid plc; Warwick; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative organization dedicated to transforming Great Britain's electricity infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and embedding of a Strategic Infrastructure Quality Management System (QMS) that drives quality management activities across the organization. You will foster a culture of quality, ensuring that processes align with company standards and that quality metrics are effectively reported. This role offers a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and a chance to contribute to a cleaner, greener future for the UK. If you are passionate about quality and sustainability, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme with company matching

Flexible benefits such as share plans

Salary sacrifice schemes

Support lines

Charity matching

Qualifications

• Expertise in implementing QMS in large organizations.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust QMS integrated with various requirements.
• Conduct QMS reviews and report findings to leadership.
• Manage quality reporting and focus on continual improvement.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Quality Audit Management

Stakeholder Management

ISO Qualification

Team Leadership

Job description

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Job Function: Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

Be part of something big

Within this role, you will be responsible for developing and embedding the Strategic Infrastructure (SI) inputs into the overall Quality Management System (QMS) and driving quality management activities across SI. The post holder will develop a culture of quality throughout the organization and ensure that the QMS is robust, effective, and efficient, with clear reporting lines and metrics regarding quality that are maintained and reported.

About you

We seek experts in their field, especially those with:

• Experience implementing QMS in large-scale organizations
• Quality audit management experience
• Resilience, confidence, and courage to challenge behaviors and issues
• Innovative thinking for engaging the business in quality issues, along with strong influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to lead a team of 1-5 members when required
• ISO qualification

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage diverse applicants and believe that candidates who are excited about the role but lack some qualifications should still consider applying.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a QMS integrated with process controls, occupational safety, environmental, and asset management requirements
• Ensure policies, procedures, and practices align with company standards
• Conduct QMS reviews and report findings to leadership
• Manage quality reporting based on assurance levels, focusing on continual improvement
• Report on quality matters to leadership
• Work with assurance and risk teams to manage risks via the QMS and promote continuous improvement
• Support external certification processes, including ISO 9001
• Assist embedded project quality teams to maintain standards and foster a culture of quality
• Use data to identify improvements to the QMS and collaborate with teams for ongoing enhancements
• Develop and deliver training and induction materials on quality
• Set standards for quality competence for key roles in projects and operations

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £62,000 - £72,000, depending on experience.

In addition to your salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15%, a contributory pension scheme with company matching up to 12%, and flexible benefits such as share plans, salary sacrifice schemes, support lines, and charity matching.

About us

We are committed to delivering a cleaner, more secure energy future, supporting national infrastructure projects like the Great Grid Upgrade, and ensuring energy security and sustainability for the UK.

More Information

This role closes on 15th May 2025 at 23:59. We encourage early applications as the process may close sooner. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.