Job Description

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Quality & Performance Manager

Kier

Sizewell C

Overview of the Role

The Quality and Assurance Manager will report to the Chief Engineer within the Technical Delivery Team to manage all aspects of quality compliance and assurance and ensure a successful handover of the works to the client.

Introduction to the Project/Department

Kier are supporting the delivery of Sizewell C, a major 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station under construction on the Suffolk coast in England, via a framework for Civils Infrastructure. The Technical Delivery Team, led by the Chief Engineer, manage all technical aspects including Engineering Management, Temporary Works, Quality Control and Assurance, BIM and Information Management, Technical Configuration, and Design Management.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

Technical Delivery

• Oversee quality inspection and control activities on site
• Own the project quality and handover strategies
• Line manager to quality inspectors and handover/completion engineers
• Monitor and inspect works to for compliance to quality specifications.
• Liaise with the Project Managers, Agents and Sub Agents and delivery team engineers, internal quality team and Client Surveillance team and quality representatives.
• Implement and ensure adherence to project procedures, scope, specification, Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Quality Plan and British/ International Standards.
• Develop or improve processes and procedures as per parent company systems and specific client / contract requirements.
• Monitor the requirements of product traceability, including product movements, physical product checks, delivery ticket and Certificate of Conformity checks, and approving products for use onsite, material acceptance forms (MAF).
• Manage the Inspection Test Plans (ITP) process. Review ITPs and ensure they are being followed and supporting evidence is up to date.
• Review of quality documentation, including Lifetime Quality Records, End of Construction Records (ECSR), Product Approval Records and project procedures, RAMS.
• Oversee testing operations (lab testing), testing frequencies and results against project requirements.
• Support identification and rectification of Non-Conformances
• Deliver quality related briefings and training
• Manage compliance via programme of audits and surveillance for system / subcontractors / suppliers activities assist with closure of corrective actions.
• Assist the Chief Engineer

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

• Promote the wellbeing of your team and ensure that an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved.

This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training and full support will be given.

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge and practical application of quality management activities in construction. Previous experience managing quality in a construction environment (Building, Structures, Civil / Infrastructure projects, earthworks, networks),
• HND or Degree equivalent in Construction or related subject,
• Strong knowledge of civil design standards, and construction methods. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications,
• Computer literate; ability to keep clear and accurate records and produce reports,
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card,
• Strong communication skills.

Collaborative - We enjoy what we do and work closely with clients and stakeholders to reach innovative solutions. Working together is vital in the role to help build effective relationships across teams, clients and stakeholders.

Trusted - We deliver what we promise. We act safely and ethically and care about the environment and communities we work in at all times.

Focused - We are clear in our approach. We are disciplined and thorough in how we work and deliver for our clients and customers.

Desirable:

• Familiar in using Technology / Digital Tools such as Power BI tool, BIM 360 Field, Dalux, Field View for reporting, Quality records management.
• Experience in a nuclear environment with understanding of the Nuclear Safety requirements.
• Digital information and modelling knowledge
• ISO 9001 training
• Achievement of, or working towards, professional quality qualification;

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.