Head of Quality - OCS
hace 17 días
London
Matchtech are working with a key client to support the recruitment of a Head of Quality - OCS to work on key rail projects. This role is a permanent position working on a hybrid basis in London 2-3 days per week. Head of Quality OCS Key Responsibilities Quality Management System (QMS) • Ensure the Contractor's QMS is certified to ISO 9001 and compliant with ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), valid for the OCS scope and accepted by the Project Manager prior to commencement of works., • Maintain QMS compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including certificate renewals, surveillance audits, and scope extensions where required., • Ensure the scope of certification fully covers all OCS activities and locations., • Make QMS documentation, registers, certification records, and assurance evidence available to the client upon request., • Establish and monitor risk-based quality objectives aligned to contract requirements, programme KPIs, and client performance targets., • Embed "right first time" principles and continual improvement across all OCS activities., • Apply measurement system analysis (MSA) techniques to improve reliability of inspection and testing data., • Develop, implement, and maintain the OCS Quality Plan in accordance with:, • ISO 10005, • WI 600, • Ensure the Quality Plan covers design, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover., • Act independently from delivery functions with authority to challenge activities and halt works where quality or compliance is compromised., • Define, implement, and evidence robust design assurance processes for OCS works., • Oversee self-certification, design verification, technical assurance, and system certification records., • Ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), surveillance plans, forms, and templates are developed and accepted prior to works commencing., • Verify witness and hold points are included within the Accepted Programme., • Ensure all quality-related deliverables are incorporated within Information Delivery Plans (IDPs)., • Develop and maintain the Material Certification and Traceability Plan in accordance with EN 10204., • Identify OCS-related special processes (e.g., welding, crimping, NDT)., • Ensure special processes are managed in accordance with ISO/TS 22163 and relevant industry standards., • Demonstrable experience leading quality management within rail systems, preferably Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) or electrification programmes., • Proven experience operating as an independent quality authority on major infrastructure or high-speed rail projects., • Strong working knowledge and practical implementation experience of:, • ISO 9001, • ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), • ISO 10005 (Quality Plans), • ISO 10006 (Quality in Projects), • ISO 9004 (Organisational Maturity), • ISO 19011 (Auditing Management Systems), • Experience establishing and maintaining certified QMS arrangements on complex, multi-disciplinary projects., • Experience managing quality across the full lifecycle: design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover., • Competent quality auditor (IRCA or equivalent), with experience leading internal and external audits., • Demonstrable experience managing nonconformity processes, root cause analysis, corrective actions and systemic improvement programmes., • Experience overseeing material certification, traceability (EN 10204), and special process control (e.g. ISO 3834, ISO 9712)., • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline., • Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or equivalent recognised professional body (e.g., Chartered Engineer status desirable)., • Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent recognised body)., • Formal training in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) desirable., • Rail, electrification, or electrical systems qualifications desirable.