Job Description
Join Our Team as a QA Manager!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're excited to invite a passionate QA Manager to join our dynamic team at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth!
Location & Hours
Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Please Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Security Clearance
Due to the sensitive nature of our site, BPSS security clearance is required. This process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
About Us
KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently engaged in an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We are looking for an experienced QA Manager to join our collaborative team and help ensure excellence in everything we deliver. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a unique and rewarding environment!
Your Responsibilities
As our QA Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards across our operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Developing and maintaining our Quality Assurance management system in line with company policies and industry standards such as ISO 9001.
* Leading and supporting the QA team, including training, performance management, and resource planning.
* Overseeing internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance and timely corrective actions.
* Collaborating with production, engineering, procurement, and other departments to embed quality processes.
* Analyzing quality data and trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
* You hold a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng).
* You have proven experience as a QA Manager or in a similar role and are ISO 9001 Lead Auditor trained.
* You possess strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies, including ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or Lean.
* You have experience managing teams and driving quality improvement initiatives.
* You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Rewards and Benefits
We take pride in offering our talented team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Security Checks
Due to the nature of this role and the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which will take place during or before your employment. This is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history.
We can't wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!