Quality Assurance Specialist

Egis Group; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to drive the development and implementation of quality systems. You will support audits, identify risks, improve processes, and enhance documentation to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will take ownership of personal development while promoting a culture of quality excellence across projects. Join a dynamic team working on critical infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the audit programme and conduct regular internal audits.
• Identify areas of risk and support implementation of effective mitigation measures.
• Enhance quality documentation and procedures in line with standards.
• Monitor implementation of the Quality Plan across the business.
• Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives and provide training.

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.