Quality Advisor
- Location:
-
Greater Manchester
- Sector:
- Water
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Attractive Salary - plus car allowance
- Reference:
- SK/R/091690
Role
Quality Advisor New Role!
Drive Quality. Build Excellence. Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure!
Location: Hattersley Wastewater Site – United Utilities Region
Salary: Attractive salary + car allowance + benefits
About the Role
We are looking to strengthen our SHEQ team with the appointment of a Quality Advisor to support construction projects across the United Utilities region, based at Hattersley Wastewater Site.
Reporting to the Senior Quality Advisor, you will provide on-site quality support across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and relevant legal standards. This is a key role in promoting a positive quality culture and driving continuous improvement throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and execute the internal quality audit programme in conjunction with the Regional Quality Lead.
- Provide support to ensure all project quality documentation is completed, compliant, and retained in line with company procedures, legal requirements, and client standards.
- Monitor and support onsite installation standards in line with company and client specifications.
- Assist in managing and developing the Integrated Management System (IMS), promoting a Lean approach across the business.
- Support the development and improvement of processes, forms, guidance, and associated documentation.
- Conduct quality investigations and root cause analysis, implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Support the SHEQ team in producing communications and delivering classroom training on quality-related topics.
- Promote internal quality systems and embed understanding of IMS requirements and benefits across the business.
- Encourage a positive quality culture, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
- Maintain ongoing professional development to stay current with industry standards and innovations.
- Present a professional and positive image of the business in all internal and external interactions.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold company values at all times.
About You
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Quality Advisor within a construction environment
- Construction delivery background
- Internal QMS Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the United Utilities region
Desirable:
- Experience within the water or wastewater industry
- EUSR SHEA Water card
- PCQI membership
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
What We Offer:
- Attractive and competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance (where applicable)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Clear progression pathways within a growing organisation
- Supportive, collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work on high-profile water and wastewater infrastructure projects
If you are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and supporting operational teams to deliver excellence, we would welcome your application.
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Quality Advisor looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
