About the role

We are looking for an experienced Quality Advisor to join our team, based at our Head Office in Maxim Park, Motherwell. This role will support and improve Quality performance across the business by driving a culture of Right First Time, reducing the Cost of Quality, and embedding continuous improvement across Overhead Line (OHL) and wider project activities.

This role is based at our Head Office in Maxim Park, Motherwell, however candidates must be flexible and willing to travel regularly to sites across Scotland to support project delivery.

What you'll be doing

Support the delivery of Contract, Business Unit and SBU Quality Action Plans

Assist in the development and implementation of Quality Management plans (including contract-specific and industry standards)

Promote continuous improvement by challenging existing systems and processes to ensure best practice

Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Business Management System

Support and deliver Quality-related improvement initiatives

Provide guidance, coaching and support to project teams on Quality matters

Assist in delivering Quality training to improve capability across the business

Work closely with audit functions to support internal and external audits where required

Ensure contracts remain compliant with Balfour Beatty standards and client requirements

Provide Quality support and guidance to the supply chain

Contribute Quality input into tender submissions and bidding processes where required

Produce reports and management information to monitor Quality performance

Who we're looking for

Essential:

A strong understanding of, and commitment to, Quality Management principles

Ability to coach and support teams to drive improvement

Strong relationship-building skills with project teams and stakeholders

Working towards, or willing to work towards, CQI Practitioner status

Competent in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Desirable:

Knowledge of the construction, infrastructure or utilities sector (ideally OHL projects)

Understanding of ISO 9001 and internal auditing processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail with the ability to see tasks through to completion

Ability to produce clear, objective written and verbal reports

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated with strong time management skills

Proactive, enquiring mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams

Resilient, adaptable and able to use initiative

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

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…

About us

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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