Quality Advisor

Ferrovial; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Quality Manager for its Heathrow H7 project. This role encompasses the oversight of quality audits, compliance checks, and the promotion of best practices within a diverse and inclusive team. Candidates should have a strong background in construction technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with external parties is essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and regulations.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Supervise subcontract laboratories and track non-conformances.
• Promote a culture of first-time quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Construction technology

Health and Safety legislation

Quality Management Systems

Education

ISO 9001 certification

CSCS card

Tools

Office software

Job description

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Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested, with approximately 96,000 employees and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years of experience. We are a Spanish multinational company operating in four divisions: Airports, Highways, Construction, and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial is committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions to create value for society, clients, investors, and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK manages seven major infrastructure projects across the UK, including HS2, Silvertown (STT), Heathrow (H7), Norwich Western Link, Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE), and Farringdon.

Our core values are: Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, and Respect. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, which combines local talent and international expertise to drive innovation and set new standards of excellence.

Heathrow H7 Project

This project covers airfield works (taxiways, runways, stands), civils (roads, demolition works, underground and above ground structures), and MEP packages (services tunnels, lifts, life safety systems, fuel/fire mains).

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out internal and external quality audits.
• Conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and employer requirements; preparing high-standard reports and recording non-conformities and snags.
• Overseeing site inspections and tests, ensuring they follow inspection and test plans; ensuring timely documentation.
• Supervising subcontracted laboratories to ensure standards are met; raising non-conformances as needed.
• Ensuring the project’s quality management plan is fully implemented.
• Raising, tracking, and closing NCRs with proper corrective actions.
• Delivering necessary quality paperwork for each work type.
• Ensuring Material Approval Procedures are followed.
• Promoting a culture of first-time quality and continuous improvement.
• Assisting the Quality Manager and coordinating M&E commissioning processes.
• Supporting the Handover Manager with documentation review, tracking, and handover processes.
• Digitizing quality processes within the Common Data Environments.
• Conducting quality inductions, workshops, lessons learned sessions, and briefings to ensure QA/QC plan compliance.
• Maintaining Quality and Calibration Registers.
• Assisting the Quality Manager as needed.

Key Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with external parties.
• Strong knowledge of construction technology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in construction.
• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication skills at various organizational levels.
• CSCS card.
• ISO 9001 certification.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, civils, mechanical, and electrical specifications and testing standards, calibration, construction materials, and proficiency with Office software and construction laboratories.

Please note that this job description does not cover all activities, and employees may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial values diversity and inclusion, committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.