Job Description

The Quality Improvement Lead works closely with the Head of HSSQ and the Sisk Rail delivery teams to lead the implementation of a quality culture across all areas of the organisation; facilitating process improvements to optimise delivery and drive continual improvement. Working across internal and external interfaces, the role delivers standards of excellence through both proactive and reactive engagement. The role relies on the execution of a wide range of responsibilities and competencies that support best in class delivery, adding value and innovating quality excellence.

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of the Sisk 'Quality DNA' approach and embedding it within Sisk Rail Teams, Delivery
• Frameworks & Projects and our Supply Chain.
• Facilitating Process Improvements and Value Engineering to optimise delivery and drive continual improvement.
• Developing Quality Management Systems, Processes, Plans and documentation to meet ISO 9001 and external quality requirements.
• Co-ordinating the assurance of quality deliverables, inspection and testing standards for the Sisk Rail management system through to onsite delivery.
• Ensure the quality management system is fit to deliver optimum value, is rolled out and in use across all sites and relevant staff grades.
• Developing Quality KPIs and reporting mechanisms to Client, Sisk and stakeholder requirements for Sisk Rail direct delivery and supply chain performance.
• Facilitating effective quality inspection / review schedules and regimes that tracks project and framework performance, trends and ensures the early intervention of at risk packages and or project /teams.
• Developing quality capability and performance through training and competency of delivery teams.
• Co-ordinating non-conformity investigations, close outs and lessons learnt.
• Overseeing approaches to develop quality management within the Sisk Rail Supply chain.
• Liaison with the wider Sisk Quality function and clients on quality related matters.
• Co-ordination and undertaking assurance activities to ensure the effectiveness of management systems.
• Project manage the collation of guidance and awareness of the potential risks and the best practices for our recurring and most costly recurring defects

Experience

• Practical experience of providing technical advice, guidance, and development of Quality management and systems; preferably gained in the rail or construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience of creating proactive quality management cultures at operational and management levels.
• Experience of developing Quality Management plans, Inspection and Testing plans in construction/ engineering or rail related environments
• Experience of leading process improvement reviews with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable experience Quality Transformation Lead, or Improvement and Innovation Lead.
• Experience in Internal assurance, investigation and close out of NCRs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Process focussed with possess strong analytical problem-solving traits.
• Be self-motivated and have a passion about Quality.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Qualification in Quality Management
• ISO Lead Auditor Qualification

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.