Quality Adviser

Pontoon; Warwick; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking a Quality Advisor to lead quality assurance and governance across security-led OT projects. The role focuses on embedding quality standards, governance, and assurance processes, acting as a trusted partner to project teams.

The successful candidate will conduct audits, review documentation, and drive continuous improvement while promoting best practices across the organisation. Remote with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, governance and audits.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support QMS processes across multiple projects.
• Review governance artefacts for compliance with standards.
• Provide independent QA assurance and challenge to teams.
• Maintain quality records and dashboards for management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Quality Advisor

Daily Rate: £500 (Umbrella)

Location: Remote, with occasional travel as required

Contract Length: 6 months (potential for extension)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Advisor to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of security‑led Operational Technology (OT) and business‑critical projects. This exciting opportunity focuses on embedding quality standards, governance, and assurance processes across project delivery while acting as a trusted quality partner to project teams.

The successful candidate will not only provide independent assurance and conduct audits, but also foster a robust culture of quality throughout the organisation. This position is not technically engineering‑focused; instead, it revolves around reviewing project governance, documentation, controls, and quality processes to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Governance

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) processes across multiple projects.
• Review project documentation and governance artefacts to ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Provide independent quality assurance and constructive challenge to project teams.
• Champion quality standards and promote best practises across all project teams.

Audit & Compliance

• Plan and conduct quality reviews and audits across various projects.
• Assess compliance against internal policies, industry standards, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Identify quality risks and track corrective and preventative actions through to completion.

Reporting & Assurance

• Maintain quality records and produce insightful quality reports and dashboards.
• Provide management teams with visibility of project quality performance and identify areas for improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Support lessons learned activities and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and accountability within project teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with Project Managers, Engineers, and Leadership Teams.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt and follow quality standards and processes.
• Escalate significant quality concerns through the appropriate governance channels when necessary.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a Quality Advisor, Quality Assurance, or Governance role.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience conducting audits and assessing compliance against standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• ISO 9001 knowledge and practical application.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience in Utilities, Energy, Engineering, Infrastructure, Defence, or Telecommunications sectors.

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