Senior Quality Inspector

Balfour Beatty plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension savings schemes

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is hiring a Senior Quality Inspector for the Mottram Moor Link Road and A57 Link Road highways improvement scheme. You will ensure only approved materials are received and inspections align with specifications and drawings, supporting quality control standards on site.

Join BB Highways to work with delivery teams, maintain records, and report deficiencies to Quality Engineers. The role offers 42 core hours, a company car, hybrid working, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Quality Management knowledge and commitment.
• Ability to build relationships with delivery teams and project managers.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure approved materials are received and inspections meet specifications.
• Perform regular quality control inspections on materials and labour.
• Maintain records and data entry for quality checks.
• Issue quality reports and communicate deficiencies to Quality Engineers.

Skills

Quality Management

Stakeholder Liaison

MS Office

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

About the role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Senior Quality Inspector for our Mottram Moor Link Road and A57 Link Road highways improvement scheme.

Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.

As a Senior Quality Inspector, you will ensure that only approved materials are being received and that inspections and tests are carried out in accordance with the specification requirements and approved drawings. You will also participate in implementing quality control standards and proce procedures, and performing quality control checks and inspections on projects work and materials.

What you'll be doing

• Ensures the correct implementation of quality standards and procedures for testing received supplies and materials for conformities and non-conformities
• Performs regular inspections on labour activities engaged in quality control testing of materials and/ or finished work
• Inspects warehouses and storage areas and ensuring they are according to the set storing standards and conditions for maintaining the quality of materials and equipment
• Maintains records on all quality checks performed and ensures proper data entry onto the system and documents control
• Reports to the Quality engineers all cases of deficiency and/or Non Conformities and issues Quality reports as required
• Keeps records of quality inspections and informing Quality engineers with any difficulties encountered during inspection

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential

• An understanding and commitment to Quality Management
• Ability to nurture strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers.
• Competent user of modern office computer systems e.g. Microsoft Office

The following are desirable

• A working knowledge of the sector in which the role is to operate
• An understanding and knowledge of ISO 9001 and Internal Audit
• Has an ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts.
• Pays attention to detail and the ability to see things through to completion.
• Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective manner.
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Is a self-starter who manages their own time
• Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work.
• Is able to work within a multi-discipline team.
• Is good at building relationships.
• Can demonstrate initiative and resilience.

An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -

• An attractive / negotiated salary
• 42 core base hours per week
• Company car
• Hybrid working available
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension savings schemes
• A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal.

Why work for us

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

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- 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

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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

We are 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]