Quality Advisor

Balfour; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Quality Advisor to oversee project quality assurance. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards, developing quality plans, and coaching teams for continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a Level 4 qualification in Quality and experience in relevant roles. Benefits include flexible working, comprehensive leave policies, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Smart working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor training is desirable.
• Awareness of sector-specific certifications and requirements.
• Operational experience in construction or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Support teams to achieve quality deliverables and resolve issues.
• Monitor quality performance using digital tools.

Skills

Prior experience in Quality and/or relevant operational/technical roles

Strong analytical skills

Effective relationship-builder

Education

Level 4+ qualification in Quality, Construction or Manufacturing, or PCQI

Tools

ISO 9000 terminology

Job description

About The Role

Location: North East & Yorkshire (flexible working welcomed)

Business area: Risk, Audit & Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager

Make a difference where it matters. As a Quality Advisor, you’ll help ensure our projects meet customer and stakeholder requirements from day one, embedding Right First Time and Zero Harm across the full lifecycle. You’ll coordinate assurance activities, verify compliance against our standards and accreditations, and champion our values every step of the way.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, review and help teams follow Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans, including those from our supply chain.
• Support delivery teams to achieve quality deliverables, resolve issues and share practical quality advice.
• Set up and agree sample/benchmark plans with customers and suppliers.
• Use digital tools to monitor quality performance, deliverables and issues against agreed targets.
• Collate and deliver accurate, on‑time handover records to customer requirements.
• Work to our Business Management System and support internal and external audits.
• Help implement project quality strategies and actions across the full lifecycle.
• Coach teams, share lessons learned and promote a culture of continual improvement

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Prior experience in Quality and/or relevant operational/technical roles.
• Level 4+ qualification in Quality, Construction or Manufacturing, or PCQI.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 terminology and solid understanding of Quality Management.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to plans/programmes.
• Effective relationship‑builder who can influence and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Desirable

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor training.
• Awareness of sector‑specific certifications and requirements.
• Experience with Digital Progressive Assurance systems/e‑forms.
• Operational experience in construction or asset management.

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.

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 Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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

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: [e-mail]