Quality Advisor

Galliford Try; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Quality Advisor based in Plymouth. You will ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and support Project Teams in maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality assurance, a full UK Driving Licence, and knowledge of ISO 9001. This position offers competitive salary, generous holidays, and additional benefits including private medical schemes and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary & pension plan

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical scheme options

Annual professional membership paid

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance.
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of Quality Management Systems.
• Assist in auditing activities and follow up on corrective actions.
• Gather and report on quality performance data.
• Help coordinate quality training sessions.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Document control

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Qualifications in quality assurance or auditing

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Title: Quality Advisor
Can Be Based From: Southwest Region

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we turnover £1.5 billion and employ over 3,500 people across four successful Divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services.

As one of the UK’s top principal contractors, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

Purpose of the Role

As a Quality Advisor, you’ll support our Project Teams and the Quality Manager to ensure robust compliance with the Business Management System (BMS). You will be instrumental in identifying non-conformances, highlighting best practices, and suggesting innovative improvements.

Through detailed data analysis, auditing, and collaborative working, you will drive continual improvement and operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation and monitoring of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Assist in auditing activities (internal and external) and follow up on corrective actions.

Maintain documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for quality issues.

Gather, analyse, and report on quality performance data.

Provide support during regulatory inspections and customer audits.

Help coordinate quality training sessions and awareness initiatives.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality objectives are achieved.

About You

Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance.

Good understanding of Quality Management Systems.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Proficient in document control and data analysis tools.

Effective communicator with a proactive approach.

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Full UK Driving Licence (travel required across sites).

Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications/training in quality assurance, auditing, or similar disciplines.

Experience supporting audits and compliance projects.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £3.9 billion, Galliford Try is one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, giving you the chance to work on high-profile projects that will challenge and reward you. You will join diverse, committed teams and benefit from our ambitious growth strategy.

We support your wellbeing through our Be Well programme, invest in high-quality training at all levels, and offer clear career development pathways.

Our benefits include:

Competitive salary & pension plan

Generous holiday entitlement, with option to purchase more

Private medical scheme options

Annual professional membership paid

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, reduced hours, or part-time. Please discuss this with us during the process.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria.

Note for agencies: We prefer to hire directly and will contact PSL agencies if this role is released.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 2306
• Job Category Quality Assurance
• Posting Date 09/23/2025, 08:38 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Unit D Plymouth Trade Park, Plymouth, PL4 0RU, GB