Regional Quality Manager

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Regional Quality Manager

OurWest Midlands & South West Team is looking to add to their already successful Team with the addition of a dedicated Quality Manager. We are looking for someone who will lead by example whilst working closely with our project teams to deliver Projects of the highest quality adhering to our strict right first time delivery model. This is a critical role that requires a high level of visibility and integration at all levels across the West Midlands and South West region and will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

What you will be doing:

Audits & Compliance

• Undertake regular monthly audits develop and monitor audit programme

• Produce audit reports; report on trend analysis; develop and implement rectification strategies

• Set timetable for observations; NCRs clearance and check that completed

• Publish monthly reports for review at Regional Board and Business Unit review meetings

• Review quality systems of supply chain partners.

• Lead annual BSI 9001 audits and functional audits prescribed within our BMS (Each department every 6 months)

Technical support to tender & project teams

• Undertake review of tender or project: Waterproofing; envelope; fire resistance; BREEAM; Environmental & air tightness design solutions and provide risk and opportunities schedule

• Provide support during the tender or project design process and attend DTMs if applicable

• Arrange and manage technical and practical workshops with design consultants; site teams and supply chain prior to and during the installation of the high risk works on a project.

• Ensure sub-contractors and suppliers are aware of their quality requirements and identify communicate and mitigate key risks

• Support site teams in development and implementation of Subcontractor Inspection & Test Plans/Checksheets

• Undertake site inspection of the works during construction and advise site team on any quality or design detailing issues etc raise immediately with Project Manager and support the site team to complete relevant site observation or NCR reports

• Participate in Client Design or Subcontract meetings to discuss or review design or technical issues where required/applicable

• Attend Quality pre-start or other quality related meetings with the supply chain.

• Interface with GTs aligned contractors and suppliers to support them to deliver quality products that meet our expectations and project requirements.

• Work with projects to ensure any Non-conformance is investigated analysed and root cause identified with actions put in place to prevent re-occurance.

General duties

• Provide or arrange training for staff/sub-contractors on trend analysis and lessons learnt during the site visits/audits.

• Capture lessons learnt and feedback into the preconstruction process

• Represent the Business Unit at the Divisional Quality Management meetings and support/participate other suitable GT initiatives.

• Prepare for and represent GT at Client or Framework Quality inspections or meetings.

About You:

• Experienced in and knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Aware of H&S responsibilities and adheres to company policies.
• Able read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Understands buildability and will challenge if designs do not meet the sequencing or construction methodology.
• Analytical with advanced problem-solving skills.
• Able to develop ideas and present concisely.
• Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and managing of design change process

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over 4.1 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy were poised for further growth and success so if youre committed talented and enthusiastic Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme which offers discounts on certain products advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when where and how you work. Where appropriate site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices offering different amounts of structure regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Additional Information:

Galliford Try is one of the UKs leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated progressive business driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve peoples lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need providing opportunities for our people to learn grow and progress working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values delivering excellence for our clients and the community being passionate about our role in providing vital services putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing and collaborating with our clients supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Buildings Business business please contactLaura Mitchell on

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time reduced hours and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Dont meet every requirement of the role Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try we are committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement of the role we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

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