Quality Manager

Balfour Beatty PLC

Quality Manager

Salary Not Specified

Balfour Beatty PLC, Leiston, Suffolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4f0280a02b6a439787984d6a9d264df3

Full Job Description

The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical
replication of Hinkley Point C. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC
Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.

Key stakeholders are: UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury
BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.

What you'll be doing

To be a member of the Project Quality team. To provide functional leadership to
the project Supply Chain Quality function.
Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions
Ensuring the Project produce Quality management planning (including business unit/contract quality
plans and industry specific plans)
Challenging systems and processes to ensure best practice and continual improvement
Ensuring the development, maintenance, and application of appropriate content for the BMS to meet
the needs of the business
Ensuring any specific Project or SBU standards requirements are effectively built into the BB ways of
working within the BMS and / or local Quality Planning
Monitoring and report Project/SBU business performance relating to Quality and agree (and monitor)
management actions to drive performance improvements
Undertaking investigations and implement effective root cause analysis (and enable the
identification of corrective actions)
Ensuring business awareness of Quality policy and BMS quality requirements
Coaching & developing quality skills in business streams
Ensuring the business is compliant with ISO 9001 and other client/industry/Project/SBU quality
related requirements
Provision of Quality related training to equip the business with the skills to drive improvements in
Quality performance
Interfacing with audit function to support local processes
Providing support to allow Management System Reviews to be successfully conducted
Facilitation of quality related improvement initiatives
Production of appropriate reports and management information
Ensuring a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
Supporting the business unit external accreditation process (including ISO9001, ISO14001,
OHSAS18001 and industry licences) to ensure it can operate in its chosen sector

Quality subject matter expertise and proven record of accomplishment in Quality Management
Confident in working with Senior Management and able to challenge existing ways of working to support
business improvement
The ability to provide Quality leadership
Build strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers.
Substantial practical experience in quality management in Divisional/SBU sectors.
Training and facilitation skills and experience
Either a CQI Member or working towards membership
Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma.
Previous experience of managing a team.
Competent user of modern office computer systems e.g. Microsoft Office
Has an ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts.
Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion.
Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner.
Has good interpersonal and communication skills
Is a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to their function.
Can work within a multi-discipline team.
Able to command respect across the business and within the Function.
Is good at building relationships and can influence effectively.
Can demonstrate initiative and resilience.
CSCS Card Holder
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of working to UK and international standards and codes of practice for the UK
Nuclear sector
Preferably with experience of working in a construction environment, with Mechanical, Civil, and electrical
knowledge
Essential
A formal qualification in Quality Management e.g. Diploma in Quality Management (UK Chartered Quality
Institute, British Standards Institute or equivalent)
Desirable
Trained ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and/or Internal Auditor

Balfour Beattys Major Projects business is delivering some of the UKs most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, were driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully., 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

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:

- 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