Senior Quality Inspector
Job Introduction
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
- Be the Quality Team representative on site and provide process and technical guidance on Quality matters to the Delivery and Quality Teams.
- Be the eyes of the Quality team on site and report back to the Quality Asset Lead and Senior Quality Manage/Quality Manager on issues that require escalation.
- Check the works during progress and on completion to ensure that they have been constructed in line with the project requirements (Specifications, WI, PTRs, etc.) and the supporting documentation is produced (check sheets completion, raising of NCRs, all testing is carried out on site as per requirements).
- Undertake site inspections and compliance checks of the works on site, based on an approved Detail Design using the ITP and construction drawings for that purpose.
- Raise and record any snags identified on site and ensure those are addressed before the comments recorded can be closed. Close the snag when works are completed as per project requirements.
- Manage the West Delivery Unit Quality Inspection Team. Plan inspection coverage, allocating resources to ensure works are inspected as per ITP requirements.
- Provide support and holiday cover to Quality Inspectors.
- Collaboratively support Quality Managers and Quality Engineers on the production and review of assurance records, certification packages and submissions for handed over in accordance with SCSJV and Client requirements for construction certification.
- In addition to the above discipline role, the Senior Quality Inspector must carry out his/her duties in accordance with the SCSJV Core Values. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
The Ideal Candidate
- CSCS card
- Professional UK qualification within quality
- Experience within quality inspector role on a major infrastructure or tunnelling project.
- Experience ensuring that works on site are carried out in line with the inspection test plans and design drawings and that during progress and on completion the works have been constructed in line with the Work Information.
- Experience communicating with delivery teams and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of quality assurance requirements.
- Experience acting as arbiter between all parties on any quality related issues, without compromising quality.
- Experience coaching and providing training to junior engineers and site teams in general.
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel).
Desirable:
- Member of IRCA or CQI
- Knowledge of other Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 44001:2017 etc.)
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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