Quality Advisor

J3a Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

Job summary

J3A Recruitment is working with an established civil engineering and utilities contractor to appoint a Quality Advisor to support projects across the North West. This hands-on role drives right-first-time quality across site and project teams, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and facilitating smooth project handovers.

The role is based from the Kearsley office with regular travel across the North West.

Qualifications

• Experience within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Lead Auditor qualification or auditing experience.
• Experience completing quality audits.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• CSCS Card.
• Strong knowledge of quality processes and continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project and site teams with quality standards and documentation.
• Carrying out internal, project and supply chain quality audits.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Reviewing client specifications and communicating requirements to project teams.
• Producing and reviewing Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Identifying and managing non-conformances.
• Carrying out root cause analysis and supporting corrective actions.
• Monitoring and reporting Quality KPIs.
• Supporting external audits and accreditation requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement across live projects.
• Promoting a strong “right first time” culture.
• Supporting effective project handovers between design and construction teams.

Education

Level 4 / HNC qualification in Quality or a related discipline

Lead Auditor qualification

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Quality Advisor - Civil Engineering & Utilities

Location: North West - Kearsley office with travel across the region

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance

Employment Type: Permanent

J3A Recruitment is working with an established civil engineering and utilities contractor looking to appoint a Quality Advisor to support projects across the North West.

This is a hands‑on quality position where you'll work closely with project and site teams to drive a right first time approach, improve standards and ensure projects are delivered in line with client specifications, industry requirements and company management systems.

The position is based from the company's Kearsley office, with regular travel across projects throughout the North West.

The core focus of the role is promoting good quality practice across the business while ensuring projects comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting project and site teams with quality standards and documentation
• Carrying out internal, project and supply chain quality audits
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Reviewing client specifications and communicating requirements to project teams
• Producing and reviewing Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans
• Identifying and managing non-conformances
• Carrying out root cause analysis and supporting corrective actions
• Monitoring and reporting Quality KPIs
• Supporting external audits and accreditation requirements
• Driving continuous improvement across live projects
• Promoting a strong “right first time” culture
• Supporting effective project handovers between design and construction teams

The role also involves periodic systems reviews, supporting continuous improvement programmes and leading internal and supply chain audits.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for somebody with experience working within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure who is comfortable working directly with site and project teams.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Level 4 / HNC qualification in Quality or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a civil engineering environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Lead Auditor qualification or relevant auditing experience
• Experience completing quality audits
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions
• CSCS Card
• Strong knowledge of quality processes and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Knowledge of NHSS 16 & 30, MURS, Lean principles or CQI membership would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Permanent position
• Established civil engineering and utilities contractor
• Projects throughout the North West
• Opportunity to work closely with operational and project teams
• Long‑term career development and progression
• Varied role covering quality, auditing and continuous improvement

This is a great opportunity for a Quality Advisor who wants to get away from purely paperwork‑driven quality roles and have a genuine influence on how projects are delivered.

You’ll be working directly with operational teams, helping improve standards, reduce defects and make sure projects are delivered right first time.