About The Role
At EKFB we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager: Incident Investigation & Trend analysis to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes. Key aspect of this role will be to improve route wide defect trend analysis, lead incident investigation, lead management interventions to reduce rework and improve performance, and gain better learning from events.
In this role, you will support the Project Quality team including Deputy project Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering and Administrators (including recruitment, training and mentoring). You will promote understanding of the principles and importance of self assurance within the Construction Delivery Team. You will promote understanding of the principles and importance of self assurance within the Construction Delivery team.
Another key part of this role is to understand and challenge quality requirements and work with other functions regarding programme constraints and effective methods of delivery. Developing and utilising relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders to influence the Quality Strategy. You will also use your ability to actively influence strategy where there are clear requirements from the business or the client.
This position requires to actively understand quality issues and be instrumental in finding solutions with the Construction Delivery team, the quality team and subject matter experts. You will implement the use of the IT systems to manage all relevant quality documentation and records and be responsible for the operation of the non-conformance and product defect system, including root cause analysis and cost analysis.
You will work collaboratively with the Construction Delivery Teams to plan for product realisation through inspection and Test plans, Work Package plans, etc. You will also promote continuous improvement of standards, practices and procedures in the Business Management System and communicate the benefits and knowledge of the Business Management System.
In addition, you will work collaboratively with relevant Parent Company colleagues to share and exchange learning, carry out strategic internal audits, third party audits and other quality surveillance activities as required. Preparation and collate KPI data for trend analysis and monthly reporting for the client is also required.
About You
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Extensive experience in managing Quality teams in a construction environment, with civil infrastructure experience preferred.
Recognised Quality related qualification.
Experience and knowledge of Incident Investigation.
Membership of the CQI (or equivalent profession) and Internal Auditor (ISO 900s) both preferred.
Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
Excellent communication and engagement skills.
Driving licence and access to the vehicle is required for this role.
About Us
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.
In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.
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