Quality Manager

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

· Support the implementation of the governance framework and management system throughout the business unit, maintain continued adherence through active engagement and provide feedback to continually improve it.

· Assist in the delivery of a communication methodology so that governance briefings are carried out in accordance with procedures and standards.

· Build and maintain relationships with auditee’s and senior leaders, influencing decision making relating to the effective delivery of audits and the changes required to close finding that result.

· Conduct audits in accordance with the business unit audit plan providing assurance that the strategic objectives of the business are being met.

· Provide advice to enable the approval of contractor Quality Plans.

· Review and evaluate quality performance data to assess the performance of the assigned assurance processes.

· Produce specific reviews / lessons learned and reports from emerging data, audits and investigation findings drawing out meaningful conclusions.

· Carry out routine analysis of key information to identify those issues requiring immediate attention and to determine the efficiency of the resolution deficiencies.

· Conduct and Manage the outputs from the audits in accordance with the relevant requirements.

· Experience of operating in a complex construction project environment across multi-disciplinary areas.

· Practitioner of the Chartered Quality Institute, Certified IRCA Auditor or relevant professional body recognition

· Good knowledge of Quality management tools and techniques.

· Good communication skills

· Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Desirable

· Good knowledge of GRIP

· Understanding of procurement and supply chain management.

· An appreciation of the structure of the railway industry and its basic operations.

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.