Quality Manager - BBUK14182

Balfour Beatty plc; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee assurance activities and implement quality management procedures in Plymouth. The role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with ISO9001, and conducting audits. Join Balfour Beatty to work on significant projects that enhance community infrastructure, while enjoying flexible working conditions and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options, including up to 40% remote work

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Prior Quality experience in the construction sector.
• MCQI registered or working towards it.
• Fully proficient in modern office systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Quality Assurance & Control Strategy.
• Conduct audits of project activities and subcontractor operations.
• Provide training on the project management system.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Education

Level 4+ Qualification in Quality, Construction or Manufacturing

Tools

ISO9001

Office 365

Job description

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About The Role

Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a

About The Role

Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a Quality Manager to join our Regional - Civils team based in Plymouth

Within this role you'll manage the co-ordination, submission, compliance and management of all assurance activities and the resolution of assurance related issues and ensure implementation of project quality management procedures.

What you'll be doing

As a Quality Manager You'll

• Implement the Quality Assurance & Control Strategy under the direction of the Area Quality Manager and Project Manager
• Ensure a robust Quality management system is in place and maintain all processes and procedures required for quality delivery on the project
• Provide training on the project management system and quality awareness and development assistance to the wider project team
• Provide (or support the provision of) all suitably qualified and experienced quality resource to the project as required to support the safe, on time and on budget delivery of the project
• Ensure the right people, with right skills and experience at the right time to optimise overall project performance considering both technical and behavioural competence
• Support the Area Quality Manager in assigning roles and responsibilities for all quality personnel aligned to the wider project organisation
• Support the Area Quality Manager in ensuring the quality resource implications of the schedule are clearly understood with a plan in place to provide suitable resource at the right time, including succession planning & development of quality talent
• Support the Area Quality Manager in identifying future resourcing needs and ensure that training plans and succession are aligned to the project requirements
• Preparation and implementation of the project Audit Schedule
• Conduct audits of project activities and subcontractor operations, both on and off site, in accordance with the project Audit Schedule
• Support the assessment of Supply Chain partners prior and during project delivery
  
  

Who we're looking for

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

• Prior Quality experience and/or relevant operational / technical experience to meet industry sector demands
• Experience in leading and managing teams
• Level 4+ Qualification in Quality, Construction or Manufacturing (relevant industry)
• MCQI registered or working towards it
• Knowledge of ISO9000 Terminology
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor
• Awareness of Root Cause Analysis principles and techniques
• KPI development and Performance Reviews
• Understanding of handover of works
• Understanding of Change Management
• Fully proficient in modern office computer systems and technology e.g. Office 365
• Awareness and understanding of quality and/or technical standards
• Awareness on Information Management
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion
• Good time management
• Has an ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
• Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
  
  

About Us

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Construction

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