Quality and Information Lead

Quality and Information Lead

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality and Information Lead to join our HS2 Track team. The role involves key input from design development through fabrication/manufacturing, construction and testing & commissioning. It will ensure compliance with the Works Information, contract requirements and HS2 assurance processes, while contributing to the achievement of company policies and procedures, with a special focus on Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.

The Quality and Information Lead will be responsible for the project Management Systems, Quality Assurance and Certification. This includes overseeing the management of information across one of our HS2 Track Contracts. It also covers the development, implementation, deployment and maintenance of the project JV management systems, Common Data Environment, and the IT.

This role sits within the contract’s senior management team. Reporting to the Project Director and contributing to the overall strategic direction while working collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Department: QA and Systems

Location: London or Birmingham based

Key responsibilities

• Monitor the Management Systems and maintain the applicable procedures for the project. Ensure these are suitable to support project completion on time and to cost. Safeguard the JV by ensuring all areas of compliance are in place and adhered to through regular audits and surveillance checks.

• Quality Management: Implement and manage quality assurance processes to ensure that construction projects meet contractual and regulatory requirements

• Information Management: Ensure all relevant project information is captured, registered, and circulated using Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) integrated with BIM 3D models. Oversee the setup and maintenance of software systems and IT infrastructure. Support effective project information management.

• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs for staff on information management systems and processes.

• Lead Auditing: Conduct and lead auditing activities to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO19650, ISO44001, ISO27001 standards and other relevant standards, and maintain the project JV certification.

• Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of quality and Information management systems and identify areas for improvement.

• Reporting and Analytics: Develop and maintain reporting systems using tools such as Power BI to provide insights across various disciplines.

• Liaise with internal (JV) and external (Client and Supply Chain) Quality, Digital Construction & Data Management / BIM, IT representatives and different cross functional teams.

Key Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quality management, information technology, or a related field.

• Substantial experience in construction and quality management, delivering major infrastructure projects, including senior leadership roles. Demonstrable accountability for management systems set up and information management in design & build environments.

• Experience in rail programmes is desirable; as well as information technology knowledge; experience in Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation; and/or qualified lead auditor.

• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI, information management software packages and AI integration into construction management systems to streamline workflows.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.

• Strong leadership and ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. Very good communication and organisational skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels within Ferrovial.

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

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