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Quality Advisor – Fort Augustus / Isle of Skye Region
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About The Role
Quality Advisor – Fort Augustus / Isle of Skye Region
At Balfour Beatty, we don’t just build infrastructure, we shape the future. Our projects power homes, connect communities, and leave a legacy for generations. Now, we’re looking for a Quality Advisor to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team on one of the most significant energy projects in the Highlands.
Based in or around Fort Augustus, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Skye Reinforcement Project, helping to deliver critical upgrades to Scotland’s power network. You'll work closely with site teams to ensure work is delivered right first time, every time, promoting a culture of excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone local to the area, or someone looking to be part of something meaningful close to home, while working for a business that truly invests in its people.
What you'll be doing
As a Quality Advisor you will have the following accountabilities:
To Support “Right First Time” Every Time, External Quality Certification Process, And To Drive The “Elimination Of Waste”, And Reduction In The “Cost Of Quality” All Through
* Support and facilitate Quality Management planning
* Challenging current systems and processes to ensure best practice and continual improvement
* Provide advice and coaching on Quality issues
* Interface with audit function to support locally where required
* Support contracts to ensure they are compliant with Balfour Beatty & contract specific requirements
* Assist in the creation and maintenance of Quality Plans to meet contractual requirements
* Review subcontractor and supplier Quality Management Systems, Quality Plans and ITP’s, documentation and records ensuring they meet stated requirements.
* Co-ordinate client inspection visits; review and distribution of inspection reports
* Assist in the management and analysis of Non-Conformances and Corrective Action data
* Attend Kick off meetings and establish how defined Quality requirements will be implemented
* Promote the awareness of quality principles through targeted communication, education, and training
* Live the Balfour Beatty Values.
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
* Support the delivery of the Sustainability 2030 roadmap.
* Support the business unit external accreditation process (including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and industry licences) to ensure it can operate in its chosen sector.
Who we're looking for
Knowledge, Skills, And Experience
* A working knowledge of the sector in which the role is to operate
* Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and applications
* High level of communication skills both written and orally
* Membership or willing to work towards CQI Practitioner or Member status
* Competent user of modern office computer systems e.g., Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
* Has an ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts.
* Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work.
* Ability to work within a multi-discipline team and alone where needed
* Ability to nurture strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers
* Must have a driving licence
Why work for us
Alongside The Amazing Opportunity, Support And Pride That You Will Gain From Developing Your Career With One Of The World’s Foremost Infrastructure Giants, You Will Also Enjoy
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
* Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
* Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
* Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
* Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
* Hybrid working (where applicable)
* Enhanced company sickness scheme
* Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
* Employee assistance programme
* Up to 2 days volunteering per year
* Company funded social events.
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
About Us
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 can 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
We are 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.
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