Quality Advisor

Scottish Power Transmissions are looking for a Quality Advisor to join their EGL1 project based in Torness.

Role:
Quality Advisor
Business:
Scottish Power Transmissions

Location:

Torness Site/hybrid style working
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Rate:
Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

The position of ‘Quality Advisor’ sits within Eastern Green Link 1
EGL1 is a two-gigawatt high voltage direct current electrical connection to be built between Torness in East Lothian, Scotland and Hawthorn Pit in County Durham.

The role is hybrid working but will involve site based visit (typically 2/3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of a construction activities at site, acting as the Quality Advisor.
Review and advise on Contractor’s Quality Management Plan, ITPs with associated Check Sheets.
Provide support and advice to project and office-based staff to achieve compliance with internal and external quality management systems and industry best practices.
Attend project progress and coordination meetings where required to provide quality input and advice.
Conduct regular site inspections to carry out quality inspections with frequency determined by risk factor, verifying QA & QC adherence to quality standards. Support project team to identify and solve quality nonconformities, manage incidents and follow up.
Support project teams in identifying non-conformances and managing resolutions.
Assist in ensuring handover documents including completed ITPs records (verification data referenced) and as-built information are captured in a timely manner by conducting regular reviews of the final file.
Provide information to the Project Manager to support Contractor review and Lessons Learned.
Assist in the continuous development of team-wide quality processes and procedures.

Required Experience & Skills

HND or Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a related Construction discipline.
Site-based construction experience in a Civil/Electrical infrastructure environment (preferable).
Understanding of QA/QC principles and ISO 9001 standards.
ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor qualification (beneficial but not essential).
Working knowledge of Inspection & Test Plans/Check-Sheets for construction projects.
Analytical mindset with good communication and problem-solving skills.
Current valid driving licence.
CSCS card (preferable).

Candidates that can demonstrate relevant Construction experience (Engineers, Agents etc) that wish to pursue a career in Quality Assurance/ Control are encouraged to apply