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Head of Quality

Peterborough
6 months ago
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Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 bringing an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment, we are driving infrastructure innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation to support growing communities and protect the environment. To support this, we’re looking for a Head of Quality to lead quality excellence across engineering, design, and construction.

What will you be doing as our new Head of Quality?

As Head of Quality, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality management across the @one Alliance. You’ll develop and implement a forward-thinking quality strategy, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

 Key Responsibilities:

Developing and delivering a Quality Strategy that aligns with the @one Alliance’s objectives.
Leading and inspiring a team of Quality professionals to drive high standards across engineering, design, and construction.
Ensuring compliance with ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and regulatory requirements.
Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, using data analytics tools like PowerBI and AMS to drive performance.
Managing quality assurance, risk management, and compliance initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Working closely with SHEQ, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to maintain and enhance quality standards. About you:

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of construction techniques, ideally within the water sector.
Experience in developing and delivering Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Proven leadership skills, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and fostering collaboration.
Knowledge of audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
CSCS competence card and Lead Auditor qualification (preferred).
Strong communication skills and a passion for driving change and innovation in quality management.Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people.  Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards

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