Regional Quality Manager
Industry: Rail / Engineering / Highways / Aviation / Civil Engineering
Office Location: Pontyclun, South Wales
Region: South (Southern/South East, Wales & Western, Rail Systems)
About the Role:
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to join our growing team. In this crucial position, you will ensure all projects within the Southern region adhere to our business systems controls and processes while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
This role requires regional leadership and expertise in deploying sustainable quality and operational excellence. You will work collaboratively across AmcoGiffen to implement a quality toolkit that fosters a quality culture and facilitates effective change management. Your objective will be to promote smarter working practices by enhancing quality and efficiency, ensuring project delivery on time through a right first-time approach, and ultimately reducing costs.
Key Responsibilities:
* SHEQ Strategy Deployment: Support the implementation of the SHEQ Strategy and Quality Management Strategy within the region.
* Quality Readiness Reviews: Facilitate and lead Quality Readiness reviews prior to projects commencing on site alongside PMs, Site Agents, and Project Teams.
* BMS Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Business Management System (BMS) in your region.
* Quality Procedures Development: Create and develop quality-specific procedures and tools aligned with business and industry standards.
* Project Support: Be proactively available to support projects, ensuring the implementation of Quality governance.
* Assurance Planning: Assist project teams during the planning phase to develop assurance plans that comply with the BMS throughout the project lifecycle.
* Deep Dive Audits: Assess quality maturity by conducting deep dive audits in compliance with the AmcoGiffen Audits and Inspections Procedure.
* Training and Awareness: Support the identification and delivery of quality training to instill a quality culture across the organization.
* Performance Monitoring: Track leading and lagging quality performance indicators to identify trends and improvement areas.
* Problem Solving: Lead problem identification and resolution activities identified through assurance checks.
* External Assurance Support: Assist with external quality assurance activities and supply chain assurance.
* Knowledge Sharing: Capture and disseminate key learnings and benefits across other regions.
* Engagement and Representation: Collaborate with management and engineering teams on quality initiatives and represent Amco Giffen at relevant client forums.
* Tendering Support: Provide quality insights and information for tendering activities as requested.
* Collaboration for Improvement: Work jointly to enhance performance and reduce costs associated with poor quality.
* Quality Reporting: Produce periodic quality reports as per internal and client requirements, giving visibility of project quality performance.
Requirements:
To thrive in this role, you should have previous experience as a Quality Manager in rail and civil engineering project environments.
Essential:
* BTEC Engineering or an equivalent level of education.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Proven experience in a Quality/Engineering role.
* Hands-on experience with Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
* Familiarity with core quality tools (5 Whys, 8D, FMEA, APQP).
* Lead Auditor status (ISO 9001).
* Sound understanding of Engineering documentation.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
* NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.
* HNC in Engineering/Construction.
* Degree in Engineering or related fields.
* Additional Lead Auditor qualifications.
* PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.
* Membership in the Chartered Quality Institute.
What We Offer:
* Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience.
* Company car or car allowance.
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
* Up to 3 volunteer days.
* Company contributory pension scheme.
* Life insurance coverage.
* Westfield Health Cash Plan and Rewards program.
* Emphasis on personal and professional development and career advancement.
* Continuous learning opportunities within a safe working environment.
* Employee forums for sharing and voicing ideas.
If you are an experienced quality assurance professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team dedicated to excellence in quality and operational performance.