Quality Assurance Specialist

Egis Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team on the M25 project. The role involves driving the development of quality systems, conducting audits, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in quality assurance within complex environments, alongside strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Quality Assurance from a recognized institution.
• Experience in auditing and managing non-conformances.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the audit programme and conduct regular internal audits.
• Identify areas of risk and implement mitigation measures.
• Enhance quality documentation procedures per standards.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Auditing

Report writing

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Quality Assurance certification (ISO9001 or similar)

Job description

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 200000 vehicles per day and its 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.

Weve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and we are now looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join the team.

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.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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.

Qualifications :

• A relevant professional qualification ideally a Quality Assurance professional certified to ISO9001 or similar qualification with a recognised UK institution.
• Proven experience in quality assurance quality control or process improvement roles within complex contractual environments
• Experience of auditing report writing root cause analysis and managing non-conformances
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (ISO 9001. Lean Six Sigma)
• Strong stakeholder influencing and management skills.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Personal attributes :

• Detail-orientedwith a strong focus on accuracy and precision
• Proactive resilient and capable of working both autonomously and with teams to resolve quality issues
• Ethical and objective committed to fostering a culture of quality integrity and continuous improvement
• Adaptable and resilient able to manage change and respond to evolving standards
• Collaborative team playerwho works effectively across departments

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyones contribution as this builds our culture and means if you work for EGIS you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time