Job Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Standards Advisor to join our established Fit Out business, Smartspace.

Reporting to the Head of Operational Improvement and Quality, you will be responsible for promoting the understanding and application of our integrated management system - the Wates Operating Framework (OF) and various digital solutions throughout the Smartspace business, engaging with and influencing site teams and sub-contractors to ensure adequate quality management on site in line with our standard processes.

Alongside this, you will play an important part in the business continuous improvement by carrying out internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2011 and reviewing performance on a range of projects, activities, and key supply chain members; providing accurate reports, publishing to relevant business functions, and leading improvement initiatives.

To be successful in the role you will ideally have previous main contractor fit out and refurbishment experience in a similar / related role and be willing to work on a nationwide basis, be a Quality Practitioner (PCQI) or working towards it, be an IRCA trained internal auditor with some knowledge of industry technology, including regulatory requirements and/or have experience of ISO 9001:2015, but what is most important is your drive, passion, and personality to be able to make a difference across the Wates group.

This is a nationwide role and the successful candidate can be based out of any of our regional offices. Regular travel to our sites is required.

We are looking for an individual with the ability to lead and influence at all levels to deliver outstanding results, successfully develop relationships to create future opportunities and have a proactive approach to risk management and value-add.

A bit about us:

Being a family-owned business means we understand and value long term relationships. We are community minded, and our work is guided by inspiring better ways of creating the places, communities, and businesses of tomorrow.

It\xe2\x80\x99s our people who make Wates successful. We will only achieve our strategic objectives if we recruit and retain the best people and operate in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity.

We offer industry-leading family friendly and flexible working opportunities that reflect the changing expectations of talent and enable you to manage personal and professional commitments as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, offering equal opportunities, we are proud to have been recognised through our Investors in People Gold accreditation and Disability Confident Leaders certification.

So, if you\xe2\x80\x99d like to work for an inclusive organisation which invests in you and your continued career development, and you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for your next challenge, we\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you.

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry\xe2\x80\x99s environmental impact.

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