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Job Summary:
Join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects and play a key role in delivering quality excellence on the Euston Station Project. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support the implementation and continual improvement of project quality processes ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and "Right First Time, Every Time."
Key Responsibilities:
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Promote a strong quality culture throughout the project team, stakeholders and supply chain, and drive a behavioural approach to “Right First Time, Every Time” Quality culture.
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Assist and support the Quality manager to liaise with the client, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all quality-related matters, ensuring all requirements defined in their standards are met.
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Establish strong working relationships with the Quality Team, Project Delivery Teams, and Subcontractors to provide necessary quality support and guidance.
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Support collating the data for the corporate reporting as required.
Project Specific:
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Support the implementation of the Project Quality Management System by providing input and improvements into project-specific procedures, as detailed in the contract and in line with Dragados S.A. QMS.
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Liaise with Project functional managers to establish and monitor the schedule of development of the Project’s Management System, as well as facilitate its documentation.
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Assist the Quality Manager in collating, analysing, and reporting on Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Prepare materials for and attend regular Quality Focus Meetings with the Project Delivery Teams, Client, and Subcontractors.
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Chair the Quality Focus meetings in the absence of the Quality Manager.
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Attend progress meetings to represent the quality function and address any quality-related matters.
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Assist in the preparation of Quality Management Reviews.
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Assist the Quality Manager in review of potential suppliers and subcontractors based on their capability to meet project quality requirements.
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Assist in the review of the quality plans of sub-contractors and suppliers.
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Review quality deliverables (e.g., Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Handover Records, Material Compliance Records (MCRs), Samples, Benchmarks and Mock-ups, Calibration Registers).
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Liaise with the Project Delivery teams to ensure that all required quality documentation is developed, approved, and distributed prior to the commencement of works.
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Liaise with the Project Delivery teams to ensure they comply with Inspection and Test Plans, project’s processes and procedures, and promote self-certification principles.
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Maintain the Works Certification Structure and report handover progress on a regular basis.
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Support the Project Delivery teams in the preparation and progressive compilation of handover documentation and quality records for completed works packages.
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Maintain the Project’s Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) Schedule.
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Maintain key quality registers, including those for Non-Conformities (NCRs), Observations, and Snagging in liaison with the information management team, and report on progress regularly.
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Ensure that all materials and workmanship are in accordance with the project specifications and standards.
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Perform internal audits and surveillances in accordance with the project’s audit process and audit program to ensure compliance with the approved Inspection and Test Plans, project processes, and contractual requirements.
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Prepare and issue internal audit and surveillance reports, detailing observations, good practices, and any identified non-conformances and monitor actions through to closure.
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Ensure that non-conformities and complaints are properly identified, documented, and escalated through the project's Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process. Facilitate root cause analysis to identify trends and ensure the effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions to foster continuous improvement.
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Investigate quality issues on behalf of the Senior Management Team, as required.
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Assist in the implementation and development software solutions for managing quality assurance and control management of the project in liaison with the information management team.
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Participate in Lessons Learned workshops to identify opportunities for continual improvement in quality processes and project delivery.
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Maintain the Lessons Learned Register in conjunction with the Project functional managers, and disseminate as appropriate to relevant stakeholders.
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Deliver project-specific quality training (e.g. ITP, NCR, Snagging, Handover, Quality Induction etc.) to ensure a clear understanding of quality processes and requirements
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Provide support to the Quality manager and the Project Delivery Teams as deemed necessary to facilitate the above.
Technical skills and Competencies:
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Knowledge of ISO 9001.
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Understanding of construction processes and techniques and quality management processes (Non-Conformities/Defects, Inspection and Testing, Control of Measuring Equipment etc.), including self-certification processes.
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Good analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, manage time effectively, and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
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Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to relay potentially complex ideas clearly and simply.
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Demonstrable experience in conducting quality audits and surveillances.
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Ability to prepare Quality Reports and create Quality Training modules.
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Previous experience in using digital quality management systems (such as Asite, ViewPoint, Procore).
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Proficient in Microsoft 365.
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A forward-thinking mindset with a proven ability to quickly learn, master, and implement new technologies to drive continuous improvement in quality processes.
Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:
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Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
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Membership in a relevant professional body related to Quality or Engineering.
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Relevant experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
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Previous experience in similar quality role in construction industry on major construction or infrastructure projects with aligned responsibilities and accountabilities.
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Proven experience in leading quality initiatives.
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Valid CSCS card holder.
Dragados Values:
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Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
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Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
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Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
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Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
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Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.
