Quality Engineer
Balfour Beatty plc
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Stockton-on-Tees, England
Contract type: Full time
About The Role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
As a Quality Engineer you'll ensure the Project plans for delivering Products and Services right first time that meet requirements every time
and drive the “Elimination of Waste” and reduce the “Cost of Quality” through:
You'll Have/be
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
As a Quality Engineer you'll ensure the Project plans for delivering Products and Services right first time that meet requirements every time
and drive the “Elimination of Waste” and reduce the “Cost of Quality” through:
- Ensuring the Project produce Quality management planning (including business unit/contract quality plans and industry specific plans)
- Challenging systems and processes to ensure best practice and continual improvement
- Ensuring the development, maintenance and application of appropriate content for the BMS to meet the needs of the business
- Ensuring any specific Project or SBU standards requirements are effectively built into the BB ways of working within the BMS and / or local Quality Planning
- Monitoring and report Project/SBU business performance relating to Quality and agree (and monitor) management actions to drive performance improvements
- Undertaking investigations and implement effective root cause analysis (and enable the identification of corrective actions)
- Ensuring business awareness of Quality policy and BMS quality requirements
- Coaching & developing quality skills in business streams
- Ensuring the business is compliant with ISO 9001 and other client/industry/Project/SBU quality related requirements
- Provision of Quality related training to equip the business with the skills to drive improvements in
- Quality performance Interfacing with audit function to support local processes
- Providing support to allow Management System Reviews to be successfully conducted
- Facilitation of quality related improvement initiatives
You'll Have/be
- Experience of Major Civil Engineering projects
- Extensive experience of construction in the UK sector
- Knowledge and experience of working to UK and international standards and codes of practice for the UK.
- Quality subject matter expertise and proven track record in Quality Management
- Preferably with experience of working in a construction environment, with Mechanical, Civil and electrical knowledge.
- Confident in working with Senior Management and able to challenge existing ways of working to support business improvement
- Build strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers.
- Training and facilitation skills and experience
- A formal qualification in Quality Management e.g. Diploma in Quality Management (UK Chartered Quality Institute, British Standards Institute or equivalent
- Preferably trained ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and/or Internal Auditor
- Either a CQI Member or working towards membership
- Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma.
- Previous experience of managing a team.
- Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Company Pension scheme with an employer contribution up to 7% plus inclusive life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave per annum with the option to purchase additional days.
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes such as share incentives, private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car leasing plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.
- x2 days paid volunteering leave.
- Refer & earn scheme offering monetary rewards for successful employee referrals.
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- Free onsite car parking.
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
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