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Technical & QA Manager

April 23, 2019 | Comments Off on Technical & QA Manager

Technical & Quality Assurance Manager

Salary and benefits: Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance, matched pension up to 7.5%, numerous retail discounts, share save plans and 26 days annual leave. Location: Project specific opportunity at Wellingborough - within 1 hours commute of London and within close proximity of connection route on M1 & A14.

Business area: Buildings

Introduction:

Kier is looking for a Technical and QA Manager to join a highly successful team in delivery of a large scale (£250m+) project at Wellingborough. As part of a forward thinking unit, this project will be delivered in a collaborative environment, adopting DfMA solutions & strong digital agenda.

This project is a key part of the Major Projects business portfolio that spans a variety of sectors including commercial, science, healthcare and custodial.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation and submission of Contract pre-start technical & QA documentation.
  • Attendance at Contract Pre-start meetings
  • Produce policies and procedures to maximize efficiency but minimize financial exposure to the business on all issues technical and QA related
  • Foster good working relationships with Internal & External customers to effectively contribute to the success of the contracts in a cost effective way
  • In conjunction with commercial function provide input to budget and forecasts where technical/QA costs are to be considered
  • Support operational activities to ensure that key business targets & KPI's are achieved.
  • Identify & consult with Operational Management to resolve technical issues that may impact on cost.
Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
  • Experienced in QA management and administration
  • Working knowledge of compliance and audit methodologies
  • Experience in a similar role with similar technical and operational competencies
  • Ability to handle conflict professionally and with authority using well developed people skills to avoid unnecessary escalation
  • Ability to identify areas of continuous improvement
  • Ability to influence the behaviours of colleagues
  • Good communicator
  • Ability to embrace and support a change process
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