Project Quality Advisor

Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK

They now have a requirement for an experienced Quality Advisor to join their team in Sheffield.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out audits on site to ensure that the works being constructed comply with the Contract drawings, Specifications, Technical manuals, Manufacturers recommendations and appropriate UK or EU codes.

Motivate and engage with site personnel on construction issues.
Decision making related to Compliance, intervening in conjunction with senior site leaders should work need intervention.
Be required to oversee direct involvement with Stakeholders and Subcontractors in developing and producing Project Specific Inspection Test Plans.
Manage and identify shortfalls in Resource levels and engage in the recruitment of new staff when required.
Develop and nurture relationships with Site Teams and other Departments, Subcontractors and Clients where required.
Create audit reports highlighting both positive and negative findings and ensure that matters raised are concluded to the satisfaction of the Project requirements and Senior management.
Provide advice and support to the site teams on specific elements of work and provide updates on Trends/Non-compliances periodically.
Engage with third party experts should specialist advice be required.
Be flexible and prepared to travel to all parts of the UK and Ireland to support business requirements.
Provide support at tender presentations if required to do so.

The Individual

Essential:

Ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders
Be a good communicator and possess the ability to deal with complex situations competently and respectfully.
Passion to drive continuous improvement
Excellent written and communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
Ability to adapt to new process positively and quickly
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable:

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field
Construction experience within commercial or infrastructure projects
Will approach the role with a positive attitude, motivation, thus adding value to the department, sites and the Company as a whole
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed