Head of Quality & Assurance

If you are an ambitious Head of Quality looking for a new challenge on the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• HNC/HND/Degree qualified or relevant experience in Quality Management.
• All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards where site-based work is required.
• IRCA recognised or other ISO 9001 Auditor qualification.
• Member of QCI preferred
• Demonstrable expertise in the use and application of assurance regimes in major projects.
• Experience of working on large infrastructure projects in a similar role.
• Good communication skills,both verbal and written
• Proficient in standard computer programmes including Word, Excel and Power Point

Ensuring Quality at the Woodsmith Project:
Quality Manager at STRABAG

HARP is a major scheme to maintain drinking water supplies across Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester forfuture generations. The Haweswater Aqueduct is a 110km pipeline which runs fromthe Lake District, through Lancashire and into Greater Manchester. Originally constructed in the 1950s, the pipeline needs essential upgrade work and willsee the replacement of the existing tunnel sections to ensure it can continue to supply customers for generations to come.

• Ensure everyone on the project understands what Quality & Assurance is, and their role and responsibility for meeting requirements.
• Hold the Head of Technical Services accountable for delivering Quality & Assurance on the project and demonstrate this through relevant key performance indicators presented monthly.
• Drive productivity improvements across the project, using innovation, digitalisation, learning from all projects and GIRI, so that errors are avoided and not repeated.
• Work with the Head of Technical Services to build better Client relationships, and ensure applicable deliverables are met to Quality, Cost & Schedule.
• Mentor and develop project Quality personnel, with a succession plan, so that capable and competent project Quality resources can support the project.
• Responsible for developing and implementing a surveillance programme to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Guide and support project teams in the development of ISO 9001 compliant project Inspection Test Plans/Quality Plans/Quality Checklists.
• Coordinate and manage closure of non-conformities or performance improvement actions, in a timely manner.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.

We stand for respect, partnership
, and sustainability
, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health
, and development
. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS
, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040
.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE– clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe.

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!

Discover more opportunities to work for us.