Quality Advisor

Balfour Beatty plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Energy in Peterhead is seeking an experienced Quality Advisor to embed a strong quality culture across the ASTI programme. You will work with project managers, engineers and supply chain to ensure quality compliance and Right First Time delivery.

You will develop and implement Project Quality Plans, ITPs and quality documentation, review processes, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining ISO standards and Zero Harm focus.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as Quality Advisor/Engineer/Inspector in construction.
• Strong civil engineering background with major infrastructure exposure.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal auditing beneficial.
• Ability to build strong site relationships and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Embed a strong quality culture across the ASTI programme.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Plans, ITPs and quality docs.
• Promote Right First Time, reduce defects and cost of quality.
• Lead audits and supplier audits; report trends and metrics.
• Investigate quality issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support external accreditation requirements including ISO standards.

Skills

Quality management

Civil engineering

Audit & inspections

NCR handling

ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

BSc/BEng Civil Engineering

CQI Practitioner

Tools

Autodesk Forma

ITPs

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Quality Advisor (Civils)

Location: Peterhead – Netherton Hub

Company: Balfour Beatty – Energy

Project: ASTI

Build quality into one of Scotland’s major infrastructure programmes.

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Quality Advisor with a background in civil engineering to join our Energy business in Peterhead, supporting delivery of the ASTI programme.

This is a great opportunity for someone who understands how quality works on a live construction project and enjoys working closely with operational teams to make sure work is delivered Right First Time.

You’ll be based at our Netherton Hub in Peterhead, working alongside project managers, engineers, construction teams and our supply chain to maintain high standards of quality, compliance and project performance.

If you have worked within civils, infrastructure, energy or a similar major construction environment, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As Quality Advisor, you'll support the project team in embedding a strong quality culture across the ASTI programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and other project‑specific quality documentation.
• Working closely with construction, engineering and project teams to ensure works comply with Balfour Beatty and contract requirements.
• Promoting a Right First Time approach and helping reduce defects, rework and the Cost of Poor Quality.
• Reviewing and challenging existing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and best practice.
• Providing practical quality advice and guidance to project teams.
• Planning, completing and reporting on internal and supplier audits.
• Supporting investigations and undertaking root cause analysis where quality issues occur.
• Working with the supply chain to ensure required standards and processes are understood and maintained.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives across the project.
• Producing clear quality reports, trends and management information.
• Supporting external accreditation requirements including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Maintaining a relentless focus on Zero Harm, quality and sustainable project delivery.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who understands construction and can work collaboratively with project teams rather than simply policing a process.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Quality Advisor, Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector or similar quality-focused role within construction.
• Strong experience within civil engineering
• Experience of working on major infrastructure, energy, utilities, highways projects would be beneficial.
• A good understanding of Quality Management and Quality Control within a construction environment.
• Experience working with ITPs, quality plans, inspections, audits, NCRs and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal auditing.
• The ability to build strong relationships with site teams, engineers, project managers and supply‑chain partners.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to see actions through to completion.
• The confidence to challenge constructively and help teams continuously improve.
• CQI Practitioner status or a willingness to work towards it.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Forma would also be advantageous.

The opportunity

This isn’t a desk‑based quality role removed from project delivery.

You’ll be embedded within the project team in Peterhead, giving you the opportunity to see the work first‑hand, build relationships with those delivering it and directly influence how quality is managed across the project.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary environment where quality, engineering and construction come together – helping ensure that what we build is compliant, efficient and built to last.

If you’re a construction quality professional with a civils or structures background and want to play a key role on the ASTI programme in Peterhead, we’d love to hear from you.

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Scotland, please visit the Balfour Beatty careers website.

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Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier‑free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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