Quality Advisor

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Quality Advisor within Large Capital Project Services in Scotland with base locations including Aberdeen, Perth, Inverness, and Glasgow. Salary ranges from £44,000 to £65,900 plus car or car allowance, performance bonus and a full benefits package.

You will ensure projects comply with SSE's systems and QMS, assess specifications, and lead quality management activities with project teams. A full driving licence and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• A Chartered Quality Professional - Member (CQP MCQI) is highly desirable.
• A current Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 and experience of auditing internally and in the supply chain.
• You should understand SSE's Transmission business and have knowledge of construction and engineering activities.
• Ability to implement and effectively use company standard management systems.
• Demonstrate leadership in quality management activities and build relationships with management and project teams.
• A full, current driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects operate in accordance with SSE's systems and governance framework.
• Support development and management of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assess product specifications and project requirements for compliance with standards.
• Define processes with project staff and align cross-disciplinary teams on procedures.
• Provide support and expertise in quality assurance during development and delivery.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Auditing

Quality leadership

Education

Chartered quality professional (CQP MCQI)

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.