Quality Manager

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further - generations further. Join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Quality Manger to be based at our Dartford site and you’ll be part of our legacy.

Role Purpose:

• To manage an effective project Quality team (or part of) and support Balfour Beatty deliver the project in accordance with customer and stakeholder requirements and commitments, including verification activities to demonstrate full compliance with Balfour Beatty, project and legislative requirements.
• To 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.

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 completio

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Implement the Quality Assurance & Control Strategy under the direction of the Project Head of Quality
• 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 Project Head of Quality in assigning roles and responsibilities for all quality personnel aligned to the wider project organisation
• Support the Project Head of Quality 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 Project Head of Quality in identifying future resourcing needs and ensure that training plans and succession are aligned to the project requirements
• Feed into the 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
• Ensure robust, transparent & credible information is in place to provide an accurate understanding of quality performance across the project
• Assist with resolution of any quality-related issues arising and make informed decisions on their resolution
• Share learning and best practice across the quality function, incorporate learning from Balfour Beatty and other key stakeholders, and capture lessons learned to support innovation and promote continual improvement across the project
• Manage timely handover of project records, including establish the handover Strategy
• Support the Project Head of Quality in establishing appropriate Key Performance Indicators and work towards meeting them consistently
• Support the delivery of Project Strategic Objective
  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

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.

Role Purpose:

• To manage an effective project Quality team (or part of) and support Balfour Beatty deliver the project in accordance with customer and stakeholder requirements and commitments, including verification activities to demonstrate full compliance with Balfour Beatty, project and legislative requirements.
• To 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

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