Staff Quality Specialist - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that champions quality and compliance in engineering and construction. This role offers the opportunity to drive a culture of excellence while working closely with project teams to implement quality management systems. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring adherence to regulations and standards, making a significant impact on project outcomes. With a dynamic work environment and a commitment to professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative setting. Embrace the chance to shape the future of quality management in a global leader in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a construction environment.
• BSc or equivalent in a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in developing quality plans and arrangements.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Quality Management

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Organizational Skills

Electricity in Construction

CDM Regulations

Education

BSc or Diploma in Engineering

Chartered Institution Membership

Tools

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution.

Supporting our engineering and delivery teams to deliver exceptional quality and compliance performance. This role will help to drive a culture of quality and compliance across our entire operation with a particular focus on quality planning, control, inspection and audit during construction and off-site manufacture. Key to this will be to implement aspects of our Integrated Management System (IMS), while maintaining compliance with the UK client’s rules and regulations. Centered on our office in Birmingham but with regular travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Company Quality and other Policies and Processes and ensure the requirements of the IMS are implemented at a project and site level.
• Communicate, reinforce, and champion the Burns & McDonnell quality culture.
• Support project teams in the development of project quality plans and arrangements, including inspection and test plans, and review to drive continual improvement.
• Coordinate within the operational and site delivery teams to ensure actions are undertaken to meet the requirements of the quality plans and IMS.
• Provide project and site management with advice on delivering effective quality assurance and quality control.
• Lead on the collation of project data for quality related KPIs including any client specific measures and put in place plans to meet objectives and targets.
• Work with the Quality Manager to develop, manage, implement, and monitor the Quality Management System aspects of the IMS.
• Establish, manage, and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including clients.
• Undertake site advisory visits, inspections, and audits of operational sites in accordance with the plan.
• Monitor actions resulting from audits and inspections through to completion.
• Promote and capture good practice, and ensure it is fed-back into the business.
• Set standards and lead by example in aspects of quality management.
• Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relation to quality management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional memberships.

Qualifications

Minimum

• BSc, Diploma or equivalent in a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a construction environment.

Strongly Recommended

• Working knowledge of Electricity in Construction, (Cabling, Transmission, substations).
• Good knowledge of data analysis & risk assessment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Full driving licence.
• Good working knowledge of the CDM Regulations.

Desirable

• Chartered or working towards chartership of a relevant professional Institution.
• National Grid Person Training.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job Quality

Primary Location GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 244958

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO N/A