Quality Advisor

Omexom Uk; Choppington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom UK is seeking a Quality Advisor to ensure project activities meet required standards by monitoring and inspecting work, developing ITPs, and guiding quality checks. You will document and report quality issues, provide training, and advise stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards across projects.

The role involves travel to project sites across England and Wales, overseeing quality management systems, non-conformances, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and experienced, ideally educated to HNC level.
• Experience in a site-based Quality role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
• CQI Quality in Construction or equivalent.
• IRCA Internal Auditor.
• Experience in management of non-conformances, incident investigation and developing ITPs.
• A sound working knowledge in the application and monitoring of ISO 9001.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Focal point for all quality matters providing support to project management with QA input.
• Support the implementation/compliance and alignment of all quality processes within the business unit.
• Assist in development of ITPs and ensure outputs are collated and signed.
• Manage non-conformities and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and design to manage supplier quality and performance.
• Develop and implement continuous improvements of the Quality Management System.
• Mentor resources to meet business needs and ensure project quality surveillance.

Skills

English proficiency

Proactive

Planning & organisation

Attention to detail

Practical & adaptable

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

HNC level

HND/ Degree or CQI membership

IRCA Internal Auditor

CQI Quality in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Quality Advisor

Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager (Line) / Regional SHEQ Manager (Functional)

Business Unit: Renewables Scotland

Role purpose

To ensure that all project activities meet required standards and specifications by monitoring and inspecting work, assisting in developing ITPs and ensuring quality checks are carried out. To document and report quality issues, provide training and advise as required. Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards throughout the projects.

The role requires approximately some travel to project sites within England and Wales.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Focal point for all quality matters providing a support function to project management, ensuring that they have adequate QA input.

• Support the implementation/compliance and alignment of all quality processes and procedures within the business unit.

• Support the project team(s) with the development of relevant Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

• Ensure relevant ITPs for projects are available, followed, appropriately signed and outputs collated (Omexom and Subcontractor).

• Manage non-conformities, facilitate root-cause analysis corrective actions process, and ensure effective implementation of solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management and design to manage supplier quality and performance.

• Assist the development and implementation of continuous improvements of the Quality Management System and Omexom ways of working.

• Develops and mentors resources to meet business needs.

• Support the application of Management System within the project/business unit.

• Assist and advise projects in all matters relating to the application and implementation of the company management system on projects, ensuring appropriate levels of quality surveillance, inspection, and control with applicable areas of project execution and delivery.

• Support the identification and recording of lessons learned

• Support the management of non-conformances in line Omexom procedure

• Promote the use of robust Document Control

• Support robust review of processes are in place for all Business Unit Operational Processes and help interested parties to roadmap improved processes.

• Supporting the development and implementing quality standards, process & procedures, focus on continuous improvement

• Support and monitor Omexom quality performance, consider best use of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders as requested.

• Support quality inductions for new Business Unit Employees.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Managers

• Regional Functional Manager(s)

• E&S and Quality team

• Project Managers

• Site managers

• External Certifying Bodies

• Client Representatives

• Local Authorities

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

• Suitably qualified and experienced, ideally educated to HNC level

• Experience in a site-based Qualtity role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure

• CQI Quality in Construction or equivalent

• IRCA Internal Auditor

• Experience in management of non-conformances, incident investigation and developing ITPs

• A sound working knowledge in the application and monitoring of ISO 9001.

• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001

• HND/Degree in a relevant discipline or professional membership (e.g. CQI)

• Recognised training in accident/incident investigation

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Excellent level of English, spoken and written

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• High attention to detail

• Practical and adaptable approach to work

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.