Quality Manager - Bramford to Twinstead Project - Braintree

Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further - generations further. Join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Quality Manager to be based at our Ipswich site and you'll be part of our legacy. Role Purpose:

• To manage an effective project Quality team (or part of) and support Balfour Beatty deliver the project in accordance with customer and stakeholder requirements and commitments, including verification activities to demonstrate full compliance with Balfour Beatty, project and legislative requirements.
• To manage the co-ordination, submission, compliance and management of all assurance activities and the resolution of assurance related issues, and ensure implementation of project quality management procedures.
What you'll be doing
• Implement the Quality Assurance & Control Strategy under the direction of the Project Head of Quality
• Ensure a robust Quality management system is in place and maintain all processes and procedures required for quality delivery on the project
• Provide training on the project management system and quality awareness and development assistance to the wider project team
• Provide (or support the provision of) all suitably qualified and experienced quality resource to the project as required to support the safe, on time and on budget delivery of the project
• Ensure the right people, with right skills and experience at the right time to optimise overall project performance considering both technical and behavioural competence
• Support the Project Head of Quality in assigning roles and responsibilities for all quality personnel aligned to the wider project organisation
• Support the Project Head of Quality in ensuring the quality resource implications of the schedule are clearly understood with a plan in place to provide suitable resource at the right time, including succession planning & development of quality talent
• Support the Project Head of Quality in identifying future resourcing needs and ensure that training plans and succession are aligned to the project requirements
• Feed into the preparation and implementation of the project Audit Schedule
• Conduct audits of project activities and subcontractor operations, both on and off site, in accordance with the project Audit Schedule
• Support the assessment of Supply Chain partners prior and during project delivery
• Ensure robust, transparent & credible information is in place to provide an accurate understanding of quality performance across the project
• Assist with resolution of any quality-related issues arising and make informed decisions on their resolution
• Share learning and best practice across the quality function, incorporate learning from Balfour Beatty and other key stakeholders, and capture lessons learned to support innovation and promote continual improvement across the project
• Manage timely handover of project records, including establish the handover Strategy
• Support the Project Head of Quality in establishing appropriate Key Performance Indicators and work towards meeting them consistently
• Support the delivery of Project Strategic Objectives
  
  The following qualities/experience are essential:
• Prior Quality experience and/or relevant operational / technical experience to meet industry sector demands
• Experience in leading and managing teams
• Level 4+ Qualification in Quality, Construction or Manufacturing (relevant industry)
• MCQI registered or working towards it
• Knowledge of ISO9000 Terminology
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor
• Awareness of Root Cause Analysis principles and techniques
• KPI development and Performance Reviews
• Understanding of handover of works
• Understanding of Change Management
• Fully proficient in modern office computer systems and technology e.g. Office 365
• Awareness and understanding of quality and/or technical standards
• Awareness on Information Management
  
  What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects., 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 wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's 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…