Job Title: Quality Control Advisor
Location: Various sites across Ireland
Hours of work: 45 per week
Reports To: HSQE Manager
ROLE PROFILE:
The Quality Control Advisor is responsible for strengthening employees’ practical understanding and application of Reach Active’s operating framework. The role supports continuous improvement in quality management across all project teams, including the enhancement of digital record-keeping and compliance processes. By acting as a key collaborator and facilitator, the post holder will positively influence both internal and external project stakeholders to support delivery of customer satisfaction and reduce mistakes, rework/recalls, and defects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Quality Management & Support
- Develop employees’ practical application of Reach Active’s operational and quality framework.
- Support teams in improving digital record-keeping, documentation, and compliance practices.
- Promote and embed the company’s “get it right first time” ethos across all projects.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to project teams to strengthen quality behaviours and standards.
Audits & Compliance
- Conduct internal audits in line with ISO 19011:2011, as scheduled by the HSQE Manager.
- Audit a range of projects, processes, and activities to assess conformity and identify improvement opportunities.
- Produce accurate, well-structured audit reports and share findings with relevant parties.
- Support the business in implementing corrective and preventive actions where required.
Collaboration & Engagement
- Work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to support consistent quality performance.
- Facilitate learning, knowledge sharing, and engagement with quality best practices.
- Positively influence behaviours through strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Site-Based Activity
- Visit construction and utility project sites across the Island of Ireland.
- Observe, review, and support practical application of quality controls and safe working practices.
- Ensure quality-related issues are identified early and addressed promptly.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:ESSENTIAL:
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage, support and influence at all levels.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, including root cause analysis and problem-solving.
- Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and associated documentation.
- Ability to deliver training, mentoring and coaching.
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Practical operational experience within the construction and utilities sector.
- Ability to work independently and maintain accurate records.
- Experience in the use of Microsoft and IT software
Training & Qualifications Required
- IRCA-trained Internal Auditor (or working toward), with expertise in audit techniques and industry regulations.
- Experience working with and applying ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Strong understanding of quality management principles, risk-based thinking, and process-focused auditing.
- Knowledge of industry technologies and regulatory requirements relevant to construction and utilities.
- Recognised Quality Practitioner qualification (but not essential if equivalent experience is held).
N.B. It should also be noted that the above list of principal duties is not necessarily a complete statement of duties and should be considered as for guidance only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The role will require you to travel to sites across Ireland with occasional overnight stays, as and when required.
Due to the nature of our works, there may be a requirement for to cover out of hours works i.e., weekends and on some occasion’s nights. Within reason, you must be willing to cover out of hours works, where necessary.
Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in the construction or utilities sector?
- Do you have experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS)?
- Are you an IRCA-trained Internal Auditor or currently working towards this?
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
