Job No. BBUK14133

Quality Assurance Advisor - Birmingham

Regional Buildings
Risk Audit Quality

Birmingham

Permanent

About the role

Balfour Beatty is currently looking for a Quality Assurance Advisor to join our Regional Buildings team based in Birmingham.

What you'll be doing

As a Quality Assurance Advisor, you'll support right first time delivery, external quality certification processes, and drive the elimination of waste, right first time philosophy, and reduction in the cost of quality through:

1. Supporting the delivery of Contract, Business Unit, and SBU Quality Action Plans
2. Supporting and facilitating quality management planning (including contract quality plans and test and inspection plans)
3. Understanding site needs and developing effective quality control processes
4. Examining the quality of raw materials used in installations to match specifications
5. Understanding performance requirements and needs from PFP products
6. Understanding the design philosophy regarding PFP in a hospital environment
7. Ensuring the correct product is used to follow design intent
8. Ensuring best practices and continual improvement of installations
9. Collaborating with the Supply Chain team to set quality benchmarks
10. Identifying quality control processes to ensure standards are met and recorded
11. Supporting quality-related improvement initiatives
12. Providing advice and coaching on quality issues
13. Supporting quality-related training for Supply Chain and Piers

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Knowledge of ASFP, BS, and EN standards regarding PFP
• Commitment to Quality Management
• Experience with Intrusive Surveys
• Attention to detail – right first-time philosophy
• Good interpersonal skills for communication with Subcontractors
• Ability to build strong relationships with delivery teams and Subcontractors
• CQI Practitioner or willingness to work towards this
• Proficiency with modern office systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, BIM 360, OpenSpace)

Desirable qualities include:

• Knowledge of the sector in which the role operates
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and Internal Audit
• Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts
• Attention to detail and commitment to completion

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a full range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Family-friendly policies, including paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Pension, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places for living, caring, working, learning, and recreation, focusing on sectors like aviation, health, defense, education, and development.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital for a successful workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more, visit our diversity and inclusion page.

We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and are committed to Black Inclusion initiatives. We are also a Gold Award holder in the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we work to remove barriers for applicants with disabilities and health conditions. For more info, visit Disability Confident.

If you have feedback on our recruitment process, please email us at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.