Quality & Assurance Manager

JOB INTRODUCTION

Are you a Quality and Assurance Manager looking for a new challenge? Then read on as we may just have your next permanent role.

Founded in 1968, Griffiths are a sustainable contractor that helps connect communities through delivering Road, Rail, Water, and Utilities projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people’s everyday lives.

Griffiths are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Quality and Assurance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract with previous Rail and Infrastructure industry working knowledge who can additionally demonstrate the leadership and technical qualities required for this role.

We are open to applicants who are currently working with IMS (Integrated System or BMS (Business Management System) and are looking to make the next step up in their career path.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting directly to the Head of SHEQ, the successful Quality and Assurance Manager will form an integral part of the SHEQ Team. As the successful candidate, you will work closely with the Quality Assurance and Site Teams based at our Head Offices in Abergavenny.

On a day to day basis, the key responsibilities of the Quality and Assurance Manager will include:

  • Aligning and building an effective QMS framework fit for improving the performance of quality performance
  • Determining, negotiating, and agreeing on in-house quality procedures, standards and specifications
  • Taking ownership of the ISO accreditations and overseeing both internal and external audits.
  • Developing and maintaining an integrated audit programme for the project on a risk basis and to ensure suitable audit resources are employed to conduct audits and report findings
  • Data collection and analysis to produce monthly performance measurement (KPI) reports, reporting on performance trends, identifying and recommending actions to improve performance

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have previous Quality and Assurance Manager experience and possess the following skills:

  • Degree level or equivalent experience in a Civil Engineering / Quality Assurance discipline preferred.
  • Construction Industry experience
  • Experience of leading Quality Assurance in large projects.
  • Previous involvement in audits with Regulatory/Certification Bodies.
  • Full working knowledge of management system standards

WHY GRIFFITHS

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
  • Company car/car allowance (where applicable)
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks)
  • We currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and Menopause’
  • Training and development opportunities

Griffiths, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

 

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