Senior Quality Advisor

Senior Quality Advisor

Salary from £51,240 per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Location: Cambuslang

Permanent / Full Time

Help us create a better future, quicker

Role

Act as a lead for Quality System and Reporting issues in SPT Projects ensuring the team members are allocated to the tasks and that an effective service is provided.

Coordinate the workload for the quality advisors working in development.

Be the first point of contact for Quality issues and Reporting escalation issues.

Support the Quality Manager in the delivery of the SPT Project Quality requirements, objectives and targets. Provide technical quality advice and training to the project units as required.

Peer review the work that the team members are carrying out.

Hold weekly communications with your direct manager.

What you'll be doing

Coordinate and/or lead a small team of Quality team members to deliver the commitments made in the HSEQ Communication plan.

Establish, communicate and embed clear process and procedures at all times within project teams to meet all internal and external quality requirements.

Coordinate specific quality working groups and commitments to support the delivery of the SPT Projects Operating plan.

Influence multiple internal and external parties to minimise the impact of company activities on the quality whilst delivering major construction projects.

Provide quality support and advice. Complete specific quality tasks as required.

Influence, encourage and check for compliance with all quality requirements.

Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems to maintain ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

Implement and maintain corporate standards.

Continuously improve the company culture and approach to managing quality.

Develop and implement new methods, techniques and practices to improve quality performance.

Manage the internal Audit programme.

Prepare quality information to meet annual and ad-hoc reporting requirements.

Develop and coordinate the SPT Projects Training Matrix.

Ensure the Quarterly inductions are organised and delivered.

Ensure the monthly Quality and Environmental reports are developed and issued.

Organise and take part in stakeholder initiatives like contractor forums.

Chair team meetings as required.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience of completing similar roles on major energy projects preferably in the utility transmission sector
• Proven experience of leading teams
• Proven experience of stakeholder and regulator management
• Significant experience of quality management systems, quality auditing, dealing with the external certification bodies, ideally within a commercially focused utility, service or construction business.
• Lead quality auditing qualification is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of current ISO 9001:2015 certification
• Strong influencing and consulting/communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound planning and analysis skills-anticipate problems and plan solutions.
• Experience of collaboration with multiple parties

Minimum Criteria

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a relevant field and role (construction or utility projects preferable)
• In-depth knowledge of current and developing environmental legislation and ISO 9001
• Current valid driving licence

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously.

We're investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.