VolkerStevin are offering a Quality Advisor role to support quality delivery across the C2V Joint Venture and United Utilities AMP8 Alliance Framework in the North West. The role requires travel to various projects and provides day‑to‑day autonomy while operating within defined governance and escalation procedures.
Assurance and Compliance
* Plan and undertake quality audits, inspections, and reviews across multiple AMP8 contracts and sites in accordance with agreed programmes and key performance indicators.
* Assist the construction team with the compilation of Inspection and Test Plans.
* Provide independent assurance of compliance with:
o VolkerStevin and C2V management systems
o United Utilities quality requirements
o Project‑specific quality plans, procedures and standards including the Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry
* Support internal, client, and third‑party audits where required.
* Produce clear and timely reports on audit findings, compliance status, trends and areas of risk.
* Monitor quality performance and support the identification of recurring or systemic issues across contracts.
Business Development and Site Support
* Provide practical, proportionate quality advice and guidance to site and project teams.
* Support site teams in quality planning, readiness reviews and the effective development and completion of handover documentation.
* Support project teams in addressing quality‑related challenges and implementing improvement actions.
* Contribute to continual improvement initiatives and lessons‑learned activities across the C2V programme.
Quality Strategy
* Actively support and promote VolkerStevin and C2V quality improvement initiatives, including alignment with alliance objectives and behaviours.
* Contribute to the development of consistent quality approaches across C2V and, where appropriate, across alliance partner contracts.
* Support the embedding of quality standards and expectations through engagement, guidance and performance insight.
Quality Non‑Conformance Investigations
* Support project teams in the investigation of quality non‑conformances, including the application of appropriate root cause analysis techniques. Training will be provided.
* Provide guidance and challenge to ensure corrective and preventative actions are proportionate, effective and closed out in a timely manner.
* Identify trends and learning opportunities arising from non‑conformances and feed these into wider improvement activities.
Qualifications and Experience
* Background in construction, engineering, foreman, ganger or general operative roles.
* Progression to Associate membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and to ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification when commenced.
* Some experience of quality assurance within construction or utilities infrastructure environments.
* Experience working across multiple projects or contracts.
* Written, analytical and IT skills.
* Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, guide and challenge at all levels.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
* Option to buy additional annual leave
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discounts
* Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
* Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance
* Flexible working opportunities
* Mental, physical and financial health support
* 24/7 virtual GP service
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