Senior Quality Engineer (MEPH) - London

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our outstanding Major Projects team to work at our Old Oak Common development in London - join us and be part of the largest construction project in the UK.

HS2's new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK's best-connected rail station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide high-speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports. Incorporating passenger and retail facilities, the new station will provide an exceptional customer experience for both passengers and visitors to the station.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the coordination, submission, compliance, and management of all assurance activities and the resolution of assurance-related issues.

Role Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for all Quality matters within the Work Package.
• Build a good and collaborative relationship with all stakeholders involved in the Work Package and drive a fair culture of openness and honesty ensuring non-conformities are identified, reported, and timely action taken to close.
• Ensure active communication is implemented and maintained at all times between the key stakeholders within the Work Package (BBVS APM, Subcontractors Quality rep, etc.).
• Engage with subcontractors at an early stage to provide training and assistance with BBVS Quality tools and processes.
• Review the Subcontractors Quality Plan and ensure it aligns with the contract requirements and the BBVS IMS.
• Support the Delivery Teams in the review of Material Acceptance Records (MAR) to ensure that the information provided is clear and that all supporting evidence is attached properly to facilitate review and acceptance by others.
• Perform surveillances of the Subcontractor's Supply Chain to review their assurance process.
• Participate in the Readiness Review process and attend/provide input for the Package Progress Meetings.
• Seek support from the Quality Assurance Manager as and when required and provide regular updates on progress and ongoing Quality topics.

Who we're looking for

The following experience is essential:

• Experience of Major Civil Engineering projects.
• Knowledge and experience of working to UK and International Standards, and industry Codes of Practice.
• Quality subject matter expertise and proven track record in Quality Management.
• A formal qualification in Quality Management or Civil Engineering, e.g. Bachelor or Master's Degree.
• Maintains a strong sense of personal ownership relevant to the role, seeks to add value to their function, and maintains a 'make it happen' approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with the project team members, suppliers, client representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Substantial practical experience of quality assurance and control in a relevant business environment.
• Technical knowledge and experience relevant to the works area.
• Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts (including design/manufacturers' information), make appropriate judgements, and act accordingly without undue delay.
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion.
• Can communicate effectively orally and in writing and influence others including senior management.
• Can demonstrate initiative and resilience.
• Knowledge of the sector and experience within a project-based organization.
• Acts professionally both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work.
• Is a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to their function.
• Is able to work within a multi-discipline team.
• Able to command respect across the business and within the Function.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com