Quality Advisor

Our client is looking for a Quality Advisor to play a key role in supporting the company’s quality assurance processes by maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with internal and external audits, and ensuring that project records comply with company procedures, client requirements, and relevant industry standards. This will be a hybrid role with the expectation of being in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week with 2 days working from home. The office is based in Ashford, Kent so candidates need to be within a commutable distance.
The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams, project managers, SHEQ personnel and clients to ensure documentation is current, controlled and readily accessible throughout the lifecycle of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance
* Support the implementation and maintenance of the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
* Assist in preparing for internal and external quality audits.
* Participate in audit activities and follow up on corrective actions.
* Monitor the completion and quality of site documentation.
* Assist with investigations relating to quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure quality records are maintained in accordance with company procedures and ISO standards.
* Support the production and review of quality documentation, procedures and forms.
Document Control
* Maintain document control systems for live projects.
* Ensure controlled issue and revision of project documentation.
* Manage receipt, distribution and filing of drawings, specifications, procedures and quality records.
* Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
* Ensure documentation is stored securely and retained in accordance with company policies.
* Support project teams in producing handover documentation and completion packs.
* Monitor document status and ensure superseded documents are removed from circulation.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a Quality, Document Control or Administration role within construction, utilities or engineering.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Comfortable reviewing and maintaining large volumes of documentation.
* Experience assisting with audits or quality management processes.
Desirable
* Experience within the power, utilities or civil engineering sectors.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
* Experience using electronic document management systems.
* Understanding of construction site documentation and quality records