Quality Assurance Advisor

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Contributory pension

Annual bonus

Training & development

Life assurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor to join our Nuclear team, delivering assurance and compliance across a major UK project. You will conduct audits, lead quality controls and collaborate with delivery teams to uphold rigorous standards.

The role focuses on auditing systems, reporting findings, training staff, and driving continuous improvement within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Auditor or Lead Auditor in construction or infrastructure.
• Proven lead auditor experience across construction-related activities.
• Knowledge of auditing systems, processes and assurance methodologies.
• Strong report writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering training or awareness sessions.
• Initiative-taking approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent.
• CQI qualification or membership.
• Experience in a regulated, safety-critical sector (nuclear/defence/infrastructure).
• Experience supporting SHEQS activities and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC processes across projects to maintain high standards.
• Plan and undertake audit and assurance activities across functions.
• Inspect systems and processes against standards and contract requirements.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and improvement actions.
• Deliver training and awareness to support compliance.
• Monitor corrective actions and assist teams in implementing improvements.
• Collaborate with SHEQS and operations to promote quality culture.
• Contribute to assurance activities within a regulated nuclear environment.

Skills

Auditing

Lead Auditor

Audit processes

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

CQI member

Regulated environment

SHEQS involvement

Education

Vocational qualification

CQI certification

Job description

Faslane, Scotland, UK.

Talented people are the key to our success. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. Through both major projects and long‑term frameworks, we are committed to connecting people, places, and communities through responsible infrastructure.

We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Advisor to join our growing Nuclear team, supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most exciting nuclear infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a high‑profile programme, helping to maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance, and assurance in a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with programme delivery teams, conducting audit and assurance activities across a wide range of disciplines while gaining valuable experience and excellent career development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance and quality control processes across projects and services to ensure the consistent delivery of exacting standards.
• Plan and undertake audit and assurance activities across construction and project delivery functions.
• Conduct inspections and audits of systems, processes and operational activities against established standards, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely audit reports, identifying findings, opportunities for improvement and areas of best practice.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to support continual improvement and compliance across programme teams.
• Monitor corrective actions and support teams in implementing effective improvements.
• Collaborate with SHEQS and operational teams to promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to assurance activities within a highly regulated nuclear environment, ensuring adherence to both internal and external requirements.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience as an Auditor or Lead Auditor within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or a related industry.
• Proven experience conducting audit and assurance activities across construction-related activities at Lead Auditor level.
• Strong knowledge of auditing systems, processes, and assurance methodologies.
• Excellent report‑writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels and provide constructive challenge where required.
• Experience delivering training, briefings, or awareness sessions.
• An initiative‑taking approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) qualification or membership.
• Experience working within a regulated environment, ideally nuclear, defence, infrastructure, or a similarly safety‑critical sector.
• Experience supporting SHEQS (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Sustainability) activities and management systems.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role).
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Nuclear Business Unit

We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation. Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void. Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.