Project Quality Lead

About us:

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, whic is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

Project Quality Lead

Project: Heathrow H7 (London, UK)

Location: Heathrow Airport 

The Role:

Project Quality Lead will report to Project Director and Head Office UK&IRE Senior Quality & Assurance Manager. You will lead of Quality Management system, manage and deploy , ensure a good performance, engage with the rest of departments.

You will lead right first-time ethos and excellent in our operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage the Systems of the project to ensure Digital Construction and lean digital processes are implemented and managed
• Support in Tenders and prequalification process when required by Project Director or UK&IRE Senior Quality & Assurance Manager
• Support Innovation initiatives, raise new opportunities and lead when required
• Manage, communicate, promote and enforce the Employer’s Requirements for Quality Management in line with FC’s Quality Management System and the Client
• Take the lead role in facilitating and conducting Quality sessions with Project Management and Work Packages teams including suppliers,
• Liaise closely with Employer’s Quality leader representative and organize quality events,
• Advise and guide the Project Management team of quality procedures,
• Monitor compliance of the QMP with the assistance of the Quality Advisor throughout the project and ensuring processes support the Employer’s Requirements for quality assurance,
• Ensure that an effective audit program is developed and that audits are undertaken by qualified competent auditors,
• Promote and maintain the Right First Time/continuous improvement at all levels,
• Full implementation and ownership of the project CDE and Field Systems
• Complete Management review as required
• Development and execution of the Ferrovial Construction and Project Quality Engagement Plan,
• Analyze any trends of non-conformities and implement measures to prevent reoccurrence, and ensure their timely closure
• Deploy, maintain and manage the Quality management System of the project.
• Ensure correct and timely KPI reporting, and ensure that a Works Package quality register is in place,
• Ensure compliance with FC processes and management systems,
• Establish and maintain a matrix of authorized signatories and competent people,
• Promote regular quality reviews by the Project Management team
• Give advice to Project management and suppliers in the production of a certificate of compliance, design and production, of the requirements to be referenced that all requirements have been met,
• Ensure that a HAZOP study is initiated, and progressively addressed,
• Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, sub-contractors and other external contacts.
• Responsible to have processes digitised and correctly implemented
• Manage Handover and Asset Integration, Document Control and Systems, Quality Assurance Department

Skills and Competences:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels throughout Ferrovial
• Cooperative, collaborative, ability to work with different departments
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar disciplines
• Experience of working in different and large infrastructure and construction projects
• Experience in management multiple and interdisciplinary team  
• Being committed, demonstration of leadership capabilities, and ability to solve problems efficiently and optimise working promises without impacting quality performance
• Valid CSCS card to enable going on site working with site technicians

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. 

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience. 

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees.

We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.