Quality Advisor

Job Title: Quality Advisor

Reporting to:
Business Unit General Manager (Line) / Regional SHEQ Manager (Functional)

Location: Hybrid
Business Unit: Renewables England

Role Purpose

Ensuring our quality commitments to our customers are delivered on time, in line with the business management system and to the required International Standards: ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018.

To ensure that all project activities meet required standards and specifications by monitoring and inspecting work, assisting in developing ITPs and ensuring quality checks are carried out. To document and report quality issues, provide training and advise as required. Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards throughout the projects.

The role requires some travel to project sites within England and Wales.

Responsibilities & Duties

(Including but not limited to the following:)

• Focal point for all quality matters providing a support function to project management, ensuring that they have adequate QA input.

• Support the implementation/compliance and alignment of all quality processes and procedures within the business unit.

• Support the project team(s) with the development of relevant Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

• Ensure relevant ITPs for projects are available, followed, appropriately signed and outputs collated (Omexom and Subcontractor).

• Manage non-conformities, facilitate root-cause analysis corrective actions process, and ensure effective implementation of solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management and Design to manage supplier quality and performance.

• Assist the development and implementation of continuous improvements of the Quality Management System and Omexom ways of working.

• Develops and mentors resources to meet business needs.

• Support the application of the Management System within the project/business unit.

• Assist and advise projects in all matters relating to the application and implementation of the company management system on projects, ensuring appropriate levels of quality surveillance, inspection, and control with applicable areas of project execution and delivery.

• Support the identification and recording of lessons learned.

• Support the management of non-conformances in line with Omexom procedure.

• Promote the use of robust Document Control.

• Support robust review of processes in place for all Business Unit operational processes and help interested parties to roadmap improved processes.

• Supporting the development and implementing quality standards, processes & procedures, with focus on continuous improvement.

• Support and monitor Omexom quality performance; consider best use of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders as requested.

• Support quality inductions for new Business Unit employees.

Key Interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Managers

• Regional Functional Manager(s)

• E&S and Quality team

• Project Managers

• Site Managers

• External Certifying Bodies

• Client Representatives

• Local Authorities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

• Suitably qualified and experienced, ideally educated to HNC level

• Experience in a site-based Quality role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure

• CQI Quality in Construction or equivalent

• IRCA Internal Auditor

• Experience in management of non-conformances, incident investigation and developing ITPs

• A sound working knowledge in the application and monitoring of ISO 9001

• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001

• HND/Degree in a relevant discipline or professional membership (e.g. CQI)

• Recognised training in accident/incident investigation

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Excellent level of English, spoken and written

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• High attention to detail

• Practical and adaptable approach to work

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability