Quality Advisor

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the planning, development, and execution of quality programmes in accordance with allocated budgets and in compliance with contract/project execution and quality plan arrangements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of quality plans to meet contractual requirements, and documentation and deployment of Wood Quality Management Systems.
• Assist with the establishment of assurance schedules and support implementation of internal, external, and extrinsic assurance activities.
• Assist in the quality review and approval of product/material requisitions.
• Review subcontractor and supplier Quality Management Systems, quality plans and ITP's, documentation and records ensuring they meet stated requirements.
• Co-ordinate third party vendor inspection visits; review and distribution of inspection reports.
• Assist in the management and analysis of non-conformances and corrective action data.
• Support the creation and review of tender packages and proposals.
• 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.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement processes.
• Assist implementation of local management reviews and reporting of metrics and KPI's.
  
  In light of this, Wood are looking for a Quality Advisor based in England to provide support, assurance, and advice on all matters relating to Quality on a permanent, staff basis. We are also open to receiving applications from Senior Advisors. Demonstrated Quality experience (in relevant industry such as Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling, and Civils environment) is preferable and a Quality Auditor qualification by recognised industry body is essential., At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
• Diploma (or local equivalent) in quality or related discipline (desirable).
• Membership of CQI, ASQ or other country equivalent (desirable).
• Quality Auditor qualification by recognised industry body (essential).
• Demonstrated Quality experience (preferably in relevant industry equivalent).
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and application.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills and systematic thinking.
• Confident initiative-taker who can work independently.
• Strong organisational team working abilities.
  
  The current demand for growth in the UK Electricity Transmission and Distribution Sector is unprecedented since the last development of the super grid through the 1950's and 60's. The need is to ensure a sustainable and secure electrical power grid in the UK for generations to come. You may have passed by electricity transmission and distribution towers with little thought about the development and construction of them. However, there are teams in all parts of the UK designing, building, and operating these critical assets. Here at Wood Transmission & Distribution we provide end-to-end design and construction of HV electricity routes (overhead lines and underground cables) and have supported the development of the UK's National Grid since its inception, through multiple development phases, and we continue to deliver for the sectors most trusted customers. We draw our expertise from this long history and are now working hard to meet the current challenges the sector is facing., Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
  
  Supporting the Lead Advisor or Quality Manager, you will ensure that quality activities are carried out efficiently and promptly. Your responsibilities will include aiding in the implementation, upkeep, monitoring, and reporting of the status of quality management systems and activities. This will help ensure that actions are executed successfully, and potential business risks are addressed to prevent any adverse impacts. In this role, you will be offering Quality support for multiple electricity transmission and distribution projects across a region of the UK as Transmission & Distribution Ltd have works under various frameworks nationwide. We envisage for the foreseeable that the successful applicant would be supporting our clients ENW and NGED. Travel may be required, and the position offers flexibility, allowing the successful candidate to work from any of Wood's UK offices and have a hybrid working arrangement based out of our Knutsford or Darlington offices.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. What we can offer:
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.