Quality Manager - Civil Engineering - Cumbria

Quality Manager – Civil Engineering – Cumbria

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Manager to support the delivery of a multimillion-pound Framework project in Cumbria. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with nuclear licence conditions, industry standards, client specifications and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of quality processes and help maintain a culture of excellence across all project phases.

Location

Drigg, Cumbria

Benefits

• Car allowance
• Pension
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme

Job Summary

Quality Manager – Permanent Opportunity

Division: Civil Engineering

Location: Drigg, Cumbria

Responsibilities

• Support the Project/Framework Manager to ensure the processes needed for the management system are properly established, implemented and maintained.
• Identify, plan and conduct surveillance checks and audits to verify that management system and work processes are properly performed, delivering their intended outputs, with evidence retained. Auditing will include supplier assessment audits.
• Support the integrated Quality Management System including plans, procedures, guides, templates, training materials and tools by providing guidance and review/comment.
• Provide guidance and review/comment on the preparation of deliverables such as Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans, Work Procedures, Material Approval Forms, Quality checklist Templates, Handover Reports, including deliverables prepared by Suppliers.
• Act as the System Subject Matter Expert on quality requirements within the specifications, company procedures and associated standards for the project delivery team and procurement packages.
• Participate in risk management and lessons learned.
• Support the implementation of the quality management system through quality training and coaching.
• Ensure non-conformances in products and processes are identified and resolved with properly defined and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
• Intervene and pause works when the quality of works is at risk or has been affected, and escalate to senior management as appropriate to ensure proper resolution.
• Report on the performance of the management system, opportunities for improvement, and the need for change or innovation.
• Provide regular reports on current issues and actions, and their status.
• Regularly review results with the Senior Framework team to identify areas for improvement, define actions, and follow up their implementation.
• Promote awareness of project requirements and customer focus throughout the organisation.
• Promote the management policies, objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure those responsible for the Quality Management System are trained on the system and their responsibilities, including related objectives and KPIs.
• Represent quality in site meetings internally, with Suppliers and with the Client.
• Ensure the integrity of the management system is maintained when changes are planned and implemented.
• Periodically review and update the Quality Management System documents, in particular the Plans, to ensure they remain applicable throughout the project life cycle.
• This job description provides an appreciation of the role and range of duties; specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Qualifications and Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Construction Industry with experience in Quality Management.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, prioritise and plan workload.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good IT skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Be a good team player.

Desirable

• Experience on Nuclear Licence projects.
• BPSS / SC Clearance.
• Hold relevant and recognised Quality Management qualifications.
• Experience gathering, compiling and submitting Lite Time Records / Handover packages.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Quality Grading of works.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Effective communication: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports; able to maintain and manage communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Customer Focus: Understand the real needs of the customer and act in their long-term interest.
• Influencing: Builds relationships that support strategic objectives.
• Initiative: Works independently to achieve results; minimizes waste and encourages new ways of working.
• Team Player: Collaborative, with honesty, loyalty and commitment.
• Adaptability: Manages change and remains flexible to the situation.

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and aim to promote respect and equality of opportunities. We evaluate candidates on merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey.

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We are a Disability Confident Employer and we may offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. For questions, contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at: Email: [email protected]

We are only able to consider applications from individuals eligible to live and work in the UK. Individuals with time-restricted right to work should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by a 3rd party client.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to verify experience and qualifications, and to request information as needed. Failure to provide accurate information may lead to removal from the recruitment process or termination of contract.

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