Job Title: Quality Advisor
Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager (Line) / Regional SHEQ Manager (Functional)
Location : Hybrid
Business Unit: Renewables Scotland
Role purpose
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 approximately 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 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 Omexom procedure
Promote the use of robust Document Control
Support robust review of processes are in place for all Business Unit Operational Processes and help interested parties to roadmap improved processes.
Supporting the development and implementing quality standards, process & procedures, focus on continuous improvement
Support and monitor Omexom quality performance, consider best use of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
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 Qualtity 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
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.