Project Quality Manager - Fraserburgh

Balfour Beatty; Fraserburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Fraserburgh is seeking a Project Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance for the Netherton Hub project. Essential qualifications include ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor training and experience in the Civils and Build environment. The role involves implementing quality plans, driving performance improvements, and coordinating audits. Flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Smart working options

25 days paid annual leave

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Understanding and commitment to Quality Management.
• Experience in the Civils and Build environment with SSEN.
• Ability to deliver reports objectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate quality plans and ensure compliance.
• Drive Quality metrics and report on project performance.
• Implement the annual audit programme.

Skills

Quality Management

Coaching

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training

CQI Chartered Member

Tools

Office 365

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty are looking for a Project Quality Manager to join our Regional - Scotland team based in Crimond, Fraserburgh.

Within this role you'll support the Netherton Hub project in accordance with customer and stakeholder requirements and commitments, including verification activities to demonstrate compliance against Balfour Beatty requirements, external accreditations and industry good practice.

What you'll be doing

As a Project Quality Manager you'll:

• Support and coordinate project teams in developing the quality plans / inspection & test plans and that these are being followed and requirements are being met.
• Provide advice, coach and assist delivery teams in achieving the required deliverables, and managing issues as required, also providing Quality advice to our supply chain where appropriate.
• Support the Netherton Hub delivery team in implementing and using the appropriate digital systems to monitor the performance of quality planning / production of quality deliverables / managing of issues against targets.
• By using the principles of quality assurance, and where appropriate technical integrity, ensure the customer requirements are clearly understood and that quality control mechanisms are in place that provide assurance that the asset and/or service delivers as designed/required.
• Ensure the development, maintenance and application of appropriate content for the BMS to meet the needs of the business whilst aligning with the Company requirements.
• Drive the Quality metrics and monitoring and reporting on the Netherton Hub Project performance relating to Quality and agree (and monitor) management actions to drive performance improvements.
• Support the implementation of the annual audit programme, carrying out local and supplier audits in line with its objectives, and supporting contracts with BB and external certification audits.
• Coordinate with others to produce project and/or business quality deliverables as required.
• Support the development of either project or business stream quality strategies and plans and the delivery and implementation of measurement frameworks, programmes and actions across the scope of services and full project lifecycle.
• Assist in training, coaching and developing quality skills in business / project streams, 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.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experiences are essential:

• An understanding and commitment to Quality Management.
• Experience in the Civils and Build environment including working with SSEN as a customer.
• Coaching skills.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor trained.
• Experience in driving business improvement and leading change within a business.
• Has an ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts.
• Can work to plans, programmes and budgets.
• 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, SharePoint, Power BI.
• A CQI Chartered Member (or actively working towards Chartered status).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At 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 is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all.