Quality Advisor

SSE plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

SSE plc seeks a Quality Advisor within Large Capital Project Services to ensure projects meet governance standards and robust QMS processes. The role involves implementing quality controls, leading audits, and collaborating with project teams across disciplines.

The successful candidate will have a Chartered Quality Professional credential (CQP MCQI) and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, with willingness to travel and hold a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quality Professional membership or eligibility (CQP MCQI).
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 and auditing experience (internal and supplier audits).
• Understanding of SSE’s Transmission business and construction/engineering activities.
• Ability to implement and use company standard management systems.
• Strong leadership in quality management activities and relationship-building with management and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects in the business unit operate per SSE governance and project processes.
• Support development and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and procedures.
• Assess product specs and project requirements for compliance with standards.
• Define processes with project staff across disciplines and drive procedures.
• Provide quality assurance expertise in development and delivery of projects.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Quality Professional – CQP MCQI

Lead Auditor ISO 9001

Job description

Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Inverness, Glasgow

Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence.

The role

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within Large Capital Project Services for a Quality Advisor. This opportunity will offer the right candidate an excellent new challenge and development opportunity.

You will be

• Ensuring that all projects within the business unit operate in accordance with SSE's systems and project processes, including the Large Capital Project Services Governance Framework.
• Supporting the development, management and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and establishing systems and procedures which ensure consistent project development and delivery to the required standards.
• Assessing the product specifications and project requirements while ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Defining processes and procedures in conjunction with project staff and bringing together staff of different disciplines and driving the group to formulate and agree comprehensive business procedures.
• Providing support and expertise in quality assurance within development and delivery of projects.

You will have

• A Chartered Quality Professional - Member (CQP MCQI) is highly desirable.
• A current Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 and demonstrate experience of conducting audits both internally and upon the supply chain.
• You should have an understanding of SSE's Transmission business and a good knowledge of construction and engineering activities.
• Knowledge to implement and effectively use company standard management systems.
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership in the execution of quality management activities with the department and be able to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with departmental management and project teams.
• It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence, and be able to travel if required

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE builds, owns and operates large-scale energy projects which require significant investment. Our Large Capital Project Services (LCPS) team protect these investments by providing our Executive Committees with independent assurance services. Together, they ensure our projects always meet their performance and strategic objectives.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.