Quality Advisor at Omexom in Scotland, Scotland, GB

Job Title: Quality Advisor

Reporting to: Quality Manager / SHEQ Manager

Role purpose

To assist in the delivery of a step change in the quality performance of the business. To identify gaps in the management system and facilitate continuous improvement throughout the Business Unit and the wider business.

Ensuring our quality commitments to our customers are delivered on time, in line with the business management system and to the required International Standards, ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018.

To ensure that all project activities meet required standards and specifications by monitoring and inspecting work, assisting in developing ITPs and ensuring quality checks are carried out. To document and report quality issues, provide training and advise as required. Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards throughout the projects.

this is predominately a site based role with sites located throughout Scotland, however there may be an element of WFH or from our offices near Inverness dependent on project requirements.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

· Focal point for all quality matters providing a support function to project management, ensuring that they have adequate QA input.

· Support the implementation/compliance and alignment of all quality processes and procedures within the business unit.

· Support the project team(s) with the development of relevant Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

· Ensure relevant ITPs for projects are available, followed, appropriately signed and outputs collated (Omexom and Subcontractor).

· Manage non-conformities, facilitate root-cause analysis corrective actions process, and ensure effective implementation of solutions to prevent recurrence.

· Collaborate with Supply Chain Management and design to manage supplier quality and performance.

· Assist the development and implementation of continuous improvements of the Quality Management System and Omexom ways of working.

· Develops and mentors’ resources to meet business needs.

· Support the application of Management System within the project/business unit.

· Assist and advise projects in all matters relating to the application and implementation of the company management system on projects, ensuring appropriate levels of quality surveillance, inspection, and control with applicable areas of project execution and delivery.

· Support the identification and recording of lessons learned.

· Support the management of non-conformances in line Omexom procedure.

· Promote the use of robust Document Control

· Support robust review of processes are in place for all Business Unit Operational Processes and help interested parties to roadmap improved processes.

· Supporting the development and implementing quality standards, process & procedures, focus on continuous improvement.

· Support and monitor Omexom quality performance, consider best use of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

· Participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders as requested.

· Support quality inductions for new Business Unit Employees.

· Complete all other duties as required by the business.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

· Business Unit General Manager

· Head of Quality

· Regional SHEQ Manager

· Quality Manager

· Project Manager

· Site Manager/Supervisor

· Workforce

· Subcontractors Workforce

· SHE Team

· Quality Team

· Client representatives

· External certifying body representative

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

· Suitably qualified and experienced, ideally educated to HNC level.

· Experience and knowledge supporting quality deliverables at project level.

· CQI Quality in Construction or equivalent

· IRCA Internal Auditor

· Experience in management of non-conformances and incident investigation

· A good understanding of management systems.

· A sound working knowledge in the application and monitoring of ISO 9001.

· Must have strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

· Strong IT Skills with the ability to utilise Microsoft office package to deliver relevant statistical analysis and reports.

· A full clean driving license

Desirable

· Good working knowledge of relevant safety, health, and environmental legislation

· IOSH Managing Safely – or equivalent.

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

· Ability to communicate effectively within the business/team.

· Proactive

· Excellent level of English, spoken and written

· Excellent attention to detail

· Practical and flexible, in their approach to work

· Strong planning and organisation skills

· Work with minimal supervision

· Effective time management skills

· Critical thinking

· Self-motivation

· Determination and persistence

· Being a quick learner

· Problem solving skills.

· Excellent collaboration and people skills

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.