Quality Advisor

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in integrated design is hiring a Quality Advisor to join their SHEQ team in the North West. Responsibilities include executing quality audit programs, supporting project documentation, and promoting a positive quality culture. Candidates should have experience as a Quality Advisor and knowledge of the water/wastewater industry. A great salary and benefits package is offered for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of internal quality audit programs and documentation.
• Experience in managing integrated management systems.
• Ability to conduct quality investigations and analyses.
• Solid track record as a Quality Advisor.
• Experience in water/wastewater sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute the internal quality audit programme.
• Monitor onsite quality installation standards.
• Support the SHEQ team with training and communications.
• Assist in managing the Integrated Management System, driving Lean improvements.
• Conduct investigations and root-cause analysis for corrective actions.
• Support SHEQ team with communications, training, and classroom delivery on quality topics.
• Promote internal quality systems and embed IMS understanding across the business.
• Provide quality input to all areas of the business and maintain confidential handling of information.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to drive across the North West region

Internal QMS Auditor (IRQA)

Previous Quality Advisor Experience

Background in the water/wastewater industry

Job description

Our client a well establish and Uk based organisation, specialising inintegrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

Our client is actively looking to strengthen their SHEQ team by hiring a permanent Quality Advisor based in the North West. As the Quality Advisor, you will report directly to the Senior Quality Advisor, where your role will provide on‑site support to all of our construction projects within the North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute the internal quality audit programme, in conjunction with the Regional Quality Lead.
• Provide support to the framework to ensure that all quality project documentation is completed and retained in line with company procedures, legal and Client requirements.
• Monitor and support onsite quality installation standards in line with the Company and Client requirements.
• Assist in managing the Integrated Management System to implement a Lean approach. This includes both maintaining and developing the system, covering all aspects of the business including the development and improvement of processes, forms, guidance and any other required documentation.
• Conduct quality investigations and root cause analysis to implement effective corrective actions.
• Support the SHEQ team in producing communications, training, and delivering classroom training on quality topics.
• Promote internal quality systems.
• Provide support on quality issues to all areas of the business, with assistance from the SHEQ team where required. By providing advice, embed the understanding of IMS and its benefits and the requirements of the company in this respect, into the business.
• Promote a positive quality culture and facilitate continuous improvement and knowledge sharing throughout the business.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution‑oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department, Company and Client as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Candidate Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to drive across the North West region
• Internal QMS Auditor (IRQA)
• Previous Quality Advisor Experience
• Background in the water/wastewater industry

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

Salary: Great Salary and benefits package!