Quality Compliance Advisor - Build

Location: North Region, Leeds Office

Permanent role

The Role

The Technical, Quality and Compliance Department provides a quality integrated management system (IMS). Formalise, and standardise the systems, document processes and procedures, and emphasise responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.

As Quality Compliance Manager you will be the representative acting on behalf of the company to assess the procedural requirements for quality assurance matters. You will establish, monitor and be responsible for the Integrated Management Systems within the business.

• Work with departments and regional teams to develop plans, processes, policies and documents that will allow compliance with our obligations ie. Industry certification standards, Building safety, Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Regulators, Financial and Data Protection etc.
• Developing our approach to building information and records (Golden Thread).
• Implement and ensure compliance to documented control processes.
• Manage the review, update and implementation of policies and other management system documents.
• Develop and support technical supply chain and set and control standards.
• Design, develop, manage and maintain the content of the company integrated management system, in conjunction with senior management.
• Develop and support ISO, processes and systems, help maintain relevant certificates (9001,14001 45001) and others as necessary.
• Develop and support and update process maps, quality plans and records to align with new standards and regulatory compliance (i.e. BSA).
• Help to maintain the companies third party accreditation i.e. Construction Line Silver, Smart Waste etc certification by ensuring the system platform is updated as and when required.
• Design, develop, manage and maintain the content of the company integrated management system, in conjunction with senior management.
• Manage and maintain the content of the company integrated management system (IMS), to provide assistance and advice to site managers and department managers on its implementation.
• Support continued certification to ISO accreditations through internal audit and external audits.

  Manage the audit programme and communicate to company management;

• Develop and undertake preventative internal 1st party audits on a regular basis, ensuring non-conformance and observations are reported and acted upon.
• Representing the company at client audits (2nd party audits).
• Prepare the team and represent the company at external audits by certification bodies (3rd party audits).
• Manage the relationship with the external auditor.
• Administering an audit programme of suppliers and subcontractors (Supplier audits).
• Identifying good practices observed during audit.
• Support teams in the close out of internal/external audit findings, using root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Contributing to the Quality Forum for sharing best practices throughout the group.

• Develop relationships at all levels in order to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Communicate and raise awareness of the company management systems, ISO standards and need for compliance across the company.
• Coach/mentor Torsion employees where required.

• Provide monthly IMS updates to the Technical and Compliance Director for inclusion in the Board Pack report.

• Identify and implement improvements to company management systems, including but not limited to:

• Aligning policies and procedures across the company eliminating duplication and redundancies.
• Root cause analysis based on audit findings.
• Implement data capture and analysis as required supporting achievement of the key accountabilities
• Share best practice and promote continuous improvement and innovation.

Educational Background / Qualifications

Proven experience in a Systems Compliance or Quality Control role

Ideally NVQ level 5 or above in appropriate discipline

Training & Certification

CSCS Card

Internal Auditor Certification

Key Competencies

Proven experience in systems compliance/quality control role

Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction

Identifies improvement opportunities for the organisation

Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

Motivates and empowers others, providing a clear direction

Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly

If you feel that you meet these requirements then please apply and I will contact you.