Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
 
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
 
Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. 

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Senior Quality Advisor - London

Due to growth a growth in work, Murphy have a position for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quality Advisor to join our Thames Water team based in Kentish Town.

The investment for 2025-2030 programme will see Thames Water continue to invest in its water and wastewater network which serves 15 million people across London and the Thames Valley. Activities will include the new installation and replacement of existing trunk and rising mains; pressure management; the inspection of aqueducts, bridges and tunnels; the rehabilitation of sewers, pumping station refurbishment and gravity solutions to maintain asset health and accommodate growth.

The primary role of the Senior Quality Advisor will be to champion World Class Quality delivery across the Framework, undertaking activities to support Right First Time Every Time outcomes, instil the desired quality culture and provide confidence (to internal and external stakeholders) that we are compliant and continually improve.

What you’ll be doing

• Proactively drive the effective deployment of the Quality Management System including integration of best practice and innovative approaches for continual improvement
• Ensure suitable mechanisms are established and deployed to progressively check and assure compliance; actively participate in checking activities relevant to technical competence
• Support the achievement of ‘Fit to Finish’ working collaboratively with others to enable effective close out of projects
• Conduct regular inspections of sites and workplaces to find whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Procedures and other stated requirements
• Establish and deploy mechanisms to track / monitor / report Quality Management performance and identify improvement focus areas
• Champion and support activities including training / coaching / mentoring to instil the knowledge, skills, and mind sets to positively influence behaviours and embed a World-Class Quality culture
• Occasional travel within UK or abroad will be required

Who we are looking for

• Demonstrable site-based experience within civil engineering or construction is essential
• Experience within Water Industry would be beneficial
• Relevant Quality Membership (MCQI) is desirable
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualified
• Solid understanding of the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. 
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please contact Isobel Town on (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed) to discuss in more detail.  

J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK