Quality Advisor

OCU Group; Perth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Perth, Scotland, is recruiting a Quality Advisor to strengthen our quality management systems across major infrastructure projects. You will support audits, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory and client requirements are met.

You'll collaborate with operational teams, deliver quality reporting, and contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 standards and supplier quality activities. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Quality Advisor or similar role.
• Experience with quality management systems and ISO 9001.
• Strong auditing and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and continual improvement of quality management systems.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with procedures and ISO standards.
• Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints; implement corrective actions.
• Produce quality reports and management information for decision-making.
• Provide guidance to operational teams on QA processes and best practice.
• Liaise with external auditors and certification bodies during audits.
• Support supplier quality management and monitor supplier performance.
• Deliver quality-related training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and audit evidence.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

ISO 9001

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

MS Office

Tools

Quality management software

MS Office

Job description

Quality Advisor

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth - Scotland

Reporting To: David Hinds

Description

Location: Perth - Scotland | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office & Site Based

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

At OCU, quality is fundamental to the safe and successful delivery of the infrastructure projects that power and connect communities across the UK. As a Quality Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting and improving our quality management systems, helping ensure our operations consistently meet the highest standards of compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about continuous improvement and enjoys working closely with operational teams to drive quality across a growing organisation. You'll have the opportunity to influence processes, support audits, and contribute to the successful delivery of nationally significant projects.

What You'll Do

• Support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of quality management systems across the business.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with company procedures, ISO standards, and client requirements.
• Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality issues, supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Produce quality reports, performance data, and management information to support decision-making.
• Provide guidance and support to operational teams on quality assurance processes and best practice.
• Liaise with external auditors, certification bodies, and stakeholders during audits and assessments.
• Support supplier quality management activities and assist with the monitoring of supplier performance.
• Deliver quality-related training, awareness sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation, and audit evidence.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a Quality Advisor, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or similar role.
• Experience working with quality management systems and standards, including ISO 9001.
• Strong understanding of auditing principles and compliance processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships across the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems.

• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or regulated environments.
• Bonus if you hold an Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification.
• It would be great if you have experience supporting external certification and accreditation audits.
• It would be great if you've delivered quality improvement initiatives and process reviews.
• Knowledge of integrated management systems and continuous improvement methodologies would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.