Quality Assurance Manager in Bridgwater, Somerset

Organisation Information:

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O’Rourke, two of Europe’s most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion. Bylor are pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology while delivering high quality construction on a massive scale. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization that is challenging the industry and making history.

Purpose of the role:

To support the Central Quality Lead in establishing and overseeing the implementation of the quality management arrangements, measuring its effectiveness, and supporting the improvement projects required to optimise effective quality arrangements. In particular, to manage the key aspects of the project’s quality assurance arrangements.

Key responsibilities and specific accountabilities:

• Audits: Manage both the internal and external audit schedules covering all of BYLOR’s direct delivery work scope & tier 2s, following existing audit procedure. Carry out the majority of internal and external audits on a regular basis, with support from SMEs and other auditors. Coordinate and support the training and development of colleagues through internal and external auditor training. Tracking of all reports and findings from audit to full closure, utilising digital reporting systems where practical (FieldView & Qlik). Support BYLOR’s CARES Accreditation.
• QMS: Update sitewide documentation and/or provide guidance, review & comment on updates made by others of project wide deliverables. Ensure alignment with ISO9001 requirements where required.
• Surveillance: Undertake regular reviews of all surveillance plans for all T2 scopes, onsite & offsite. Coordinate or oversee coordination of surveillance of Tier 2’s by providing support to production of surveillance plans and coordinating appropriate resource for carrying out the surveillance activities required.
• Training, Learning & Improvement: Contribute to the development and delivery of site-wide quality training in collaboration with the quality training lead and promote a quality culture within the wider project team. Produce and deliver quality fundamentals training to new and existing quality team. Identify opportunities for improvements, define related actions, and then follow up their implementation within scope of works. Act as key point of contact for external development of quality professionals on the project, e.g. linking to CQI and supporting routes to membership. Act as key point of contact with parent company(ies) to share learning and improvement opportunities. Promote the various management policies, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Management or Quality Surveillance position with a good understanding of civil engineering works.
• An ability to communicate at all levels is essential as you will be presenting on quality matters to project teams, suppliers and Client organisations.
• A high level of organisation and the ability to follow processes and multi-task is essential as you will have the responsibility for planning and completing many tasks simultaneously.
• Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office Suite with skills in Word, Excel and Power Point. Experience with further digital reporting systems (e.g. QlikSense) and in field recording tools (e.g. FieldView) desirable.
• Certified as an ISO9001 Lead auditor.

Additional Information:

All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O’Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance. This role is predominantly based onsite at HPC in Somerset but will require regular visits to external facilities to undertake audits. Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter. Bylor are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and promote greater equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.