WGM Engineering is one of Scotland’s leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

We have a current requirement for a Head of Quality and Environmental to join the business on a full-time permanent basis, the role will be based in our Glasgow office on a hybrid working model. Reporting to the HSEQ Director, you will help shape the route map of WGM’s approach to Quality & Environmental strategy and must be able to deliver across all functions to lead the ongoing improvement of our Quality & Environmental culture through effective engagement with all relevant parties.

You will lead, manage and implement environmental change therefore it is necessary that you have a good understand of environmental legislation and operational requirements relevant to the needs of the business and the sector. With Quality systems and processes at the forefront of your thinking, the successful candidate will offer demonstrable experience of embedding a culture of quality and improvements.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead, influence and support the WGM business streams to become process driven, with compliance at the core.
• Positively influence quality and environmental culture and performance within executive and operational areas across the WGM business.
• Support the deployment of our quality and environmental management systems and work closely with the operational teams to identify key environmental risks and hazards alongside the development of controls and mitigation strategies.
• Support HSEQ Director in strategic plans for Quality and Environmental improvement plans and deliverables.
• Delivering the strategy and provide advice, support and guidance on all aspects of quality
• Successfully lead and develop your team, acting as a role model promoting a positive culture by creating an interest and enthusiasm for good quality in all activities
• Onboarding and training new team members
• Ensure Compliance with ISO accreditation and BS requirements = ISO9001 and BS1090
• Developing internal audit programme and drive audit and inspection schedule for compliance assurance at WGM locations
• Develop, Implement & Monitor business processes and ensure periodic Quality Control checks
• Working together with department heads to develop solutions to quality issues
• Implementing schedule of relevant site / office inspections & collate corresponding KPI’s, statistics & trends
• Satisfying client expectations regarding business service delivery whilst ensuring Intelligent Quality methodology knowledge, understanding and adherence at site locations.

To be considered for this position you will have at least 5 years previous experience within a similar level managerial role ideally within an engineering or construction environment. You will have excellent working of quality and environmental systems and procedures and have a good awareness of ISO9001, ISO14001 quality standards. Experience auditing, implement improvement activities and building a positive culture within a business is essential for the role, travel will be required to various site so a full UK driving licence is essential for the position.

To apply please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G51 2RQ

Reference ID: WGM601