Quality Assurance Specialist

Egis Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Dartford seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to drive quality systems and enhance process improvements. You will conduct audits, identify risks, and lead quality initiatives to foster a culture of excellence and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in auditing and a strong focus on continuous improvement. Join us in managing critical infrastructure projects like the M25.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting internal audits.
• Ability to identify business risks.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the audit programme.
• Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor implementation of the Quality Plan.

Skills

Audit execution

Risk identification

Quality documentation enhancement

Cross-functional leadership

Continuous improvement

Job description

The Quality Assurance Specialist drives the development and implementation of quality systems and process improvements to ensure compliance with standards and reduce inefficiencies. The role fosters a culture of continuous improvement by playing a leading role conducting cross‑functional audits, identifying areas of risk and best practice, and supporting team development in quality practices.

• Support execution of the audit programme. Conduct regular internal audits, produce reports, support Root Cause Analysis of NCRs, and track follow‑on actions through to completion.
• Identify areas of risk to the business and support implementation of effective mitigation measures where required.
• Enhance quality documentation, procedures, and processes in line with standards and regulations.
• Undertake observer role during execution of external audits on CPS.
• Monitor implementation of the Quality Plan across the business, verify that requirements are being met.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on tender reviews in terms of Quality.
• Lead cross‑functional quality improvement initiatives, and provide training so teams are better equipped to drive quality throughout the business.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement, ensure lessons learnt are captured, and promote behaviours aligned with quality objectives.
• Take ownership of personal development goals and mentor team members in quality principles.

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it is a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.