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Job Description
Role - Quality Manager
Location - Glasgow
Purpose of the role:
An exciting opportunity has opened for a talented Quality Manager/Auditor to join the Galliford Try team. As a Quality Manager, your role will involve overseeing all quality systems in the Environment Business's project portfolio and the Frameworks you manage.
Working with the Matrix Management system, you will collaborate closely with the Framework Team, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Project Teams. Together, you will ensure we follow the rules of the Business Management System. You will directly report to the Head of Quality for the Business, which gives you the authority to drive improvements and enhance quality throughout the organization.
Your core responsibilities involve supporting Project Teams and Functional Supporting Team at every stage to ensure and enhance compliance with the BMS (Business Management System). This includes identifying non-compliances, innovations, and good practices. This role requires analysing data and trending to provide insightful feedback to drive continual improvement. Your role is pivotal in achieving even minor improvements, utilizing effective quality-enhancing strategies to elevate project and business performances.
You will also lead the internal audit process, coordination, and preparation for external audits, including client-based audits and accreditation assessments. Your expertise will ensure thorough reviews of our systems, alignment with ISO 9001 standards, legal requirements, and the high standards set by certification bodies. By managing these external audits effectively, you will strengthen our reputation and commitment to excellence.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Management System Establishment and Maintenance: Review the local implementation of BMS (Business Management System) and maintain in accordance with Client requirements and ISO 9001 requirements.
2. Policy and Objectives: Support Framework management in the local implementation of the quality policy and quality objectives.
3. Continual Improvement: Promote a culture of continual improvement throughout the organization.
4. Auditing and Compliance: Plan, conduct, and coordinate internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
5. Problem Solving and Corrective Action: Investigate and address non-conformities, defects, and quality issues promptly and effectively.
6. Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with Supply Chain Department to establish and maintain quality requirements for suppliers and vendors.
About you:
* Knowledge and Skills: In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 standards and other relevant quality standards in construction.
* Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK construction regulations and standards.
* Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring quality in all aspects of construction projects.
* Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve quality objectives.
* Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
* Strong Work Ethic: A strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
* Educational Background: Diploma or associate degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management).
* Professional Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in quality management and auditing within the construction industry.
* CSCS Qualification.
* Office 365 expertise.
* Travel to various site locations across a wide operating area will require a UK Driving License.
Summary:
Regional Quality Managers will be required to travel outside of their respective areas as directed by the Quality Head for things such as Quality Manager Forums, or to assist with audits in another Region.
A Quality Manager with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who can deliver robust business assurance based on a background in the construction industry and implement the use of the Galliford Try Business Management System, relevant International / British Standards in practical applications.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.7 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.
Our benefits:
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
* A wide range of corporate discounts.
* Cycle to Work schemes.
* Comprehensive pension plan.
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees.
About us:
Galliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in.
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Adam Wright on adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk.
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