Quality Control Assistant

SACYR UK & IRELAND; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sacyr UK and Ireland as a Quality Control Assistant at the New Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff. You will play a vital role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance on this state-of-the-art project. Benefits include a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing Support

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount scheme

Language lessons

Life insurance

Annual Health Checks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of civil / M&E construction project experience.
• Sound knowledge & understanding of ISO9001:2015.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the QA records of the Project.
• Manage Quality inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Assist with Material Approvals and quality control procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of quality control systems

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

IT proficiency (Microsoft Suite)

Education

BSc or 3rd level equivalent qualification in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Assistant

Company: Sacyr UK and Ireland

Location: New Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, Wales

As a Quality Control Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in our mission to create a state-of-the-art cancer centre. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!

The Quality Control Assistant will support the development, management, and expansion of the quality management system on site, perform site inspections, and review technical information. The role holder will provide expertise in Quality Control, specifically to ensure that the systems in place are properly implemented throughout the project.

This includes effectively assisting in the management of the Quality Assurance team, while ensuring that construction activities meet quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

About Us: At Sacyr UK and Ireland, we’re passionate about creating a better world through our projects. As a Quality Control Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in our team. Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and designed for everyone to thrive. We don’t just say it – we live it, we’re proud to have been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer in both 2024 and 2025, and to be accredited as a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.

About you: If your values align with ours, and you are passionate about being part of our team, read on! Our team is professional, great communicators, adaptable, full of integrity and generally a fabulous bunch. If this sounds like you, and you can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

Our Benefits:

• Inclusive work environment, Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024 and 2025
• 34 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Professional membership support
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Language lessons
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness Your Way programme
• Annual Health Checks
• Sacyr Sports Club, and much more.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist in maintaining the QA records of the Project.
• Prepare and assist both internal and external audits.
• Assist with the Material Approvals, testing and quality control procedures to ensure that construction materials meet the required standards and specification.
• Manage Quality inspections, conducting regular inspections of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes and quality standards.
• Compile relevant reports on time and as requested.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to address quality issues, share best practices, and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure non-conformances in products and processes are identified and resolved ensuring corrective and preventive actions are properly defined and implemented.
• Document results and findings after inspections are carried out and ensure any necessary legal documentation is produced.
• Assist in ensuring that the Quality team provide adequate responses to internal and external Audit/ governing bodies to maintain existing certification and continuous improvement.
• Brainstorm Ideas to create solutions to problems that are identified.
• Formulate strategic plans to increase productivity.
• Assist in providing training and support to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of BSc or 3rd level equivalent qualification in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of quality control systems.
• Civil / M&E construction project experience.
• Experienced in developing registers, documentation and reviewing information.
• Proficient with IT software in particular the Microsoft suite; to include Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Knowledge of the relevant structures and civil engineering statutory procedures with reference to Health and Safety.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication, and negotiation skills.
• Possess the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss Quality issues.
• Sound knowledge & understanding of ISO9001:2015 (Quality Management System standard)
• Ability to ensure that the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to Quality and welfare at work and full compliance with applicable UK, EU and international regulations and legislation.
• Proficient with Quality Management System Implementation and Auditing.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Knowledge of the sustainability assessment programs that is used to masterplan projects, infrastructure and buildings, as BREEAM
• Relevant CSCS or CSR Card.
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

In return, you will be working on a high profile 'once in a lifetime' project where you will be supported by a collaborative team in a learning environment. We offer local and global career opportunities and whilst this project is based in Cardiff our teams are truly global!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any adjustments as part of the application process.

Ready to be part of our transformative journey? Apply now and contribute to building a better future!

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