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In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply. With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you. The BMS & Document Control Lead provides leadership and functional ownership of Information Management (IM), Business Management Systems (BMS) and Document Control, ensuring effective governance, consistent application and best-practice execution across the business. Acts as the IM & BMS Authority, providing the systems, processes, governance and assurance necessary to safeguard and support the Asset Integrity and Process Safety of all operated and non-operated Assets through effective Information Management. Responsible for the ongoing development, administration, performance and continuous improvement of the Business Management System and associated information management systems, ensuring that business processes, standards, procedures and controlled information are appropriately structured, governed, maintained and accessible. Provides leadership of Document Control standards, procedures and services to ensure process safety and business-critical information is appropriately maintained, catalogued, protected, retrieved and archived. The role is also responsible for the effective management and performance of outsourced Information Management, BMS and/or Document Control services, ensuring service providers deliver in accordance with agreed standards, service levels, contractual requirements and business expectations Duration: 2-year contract Contract Type: PAYE Day Rate: TBC; For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided. • Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK., • Please outline notice period/availability to start. Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference. In role, you will be required to: • Provide clear direction, functional leadership and assurance for compliance with statutory legislation, regulatory requirements and Company requirements in respect of Information Management., • Own, administer and continuously improve the Business Management System, ensuring that the system and its content remain effective, accessible, appropriately governed and aligned with business requirements., • Maintain and develop the BMS performance management framework, including appropriate measures, reporting, assurance and identification of improvement opportunities., • Provide subject matter expertise on business and information management systems, including their governance, configuration, structure, workflows, controls and effective use across the organisation., • Establish and maintain appropriate Information Management and Document Control standards, procedures, processes and governance., • Control/assure all documents, drawings and registers. This involves confirming that documents meet Company quality and information management requirements before they are filed and liaising with internal departments and external parties to ensure information is correctly categorised, controlled and understandable., • Act as focal point for Spirit Energy’s relevant information management obligations with the NSTA and other applicable regulatory bodies., • Manage outsourced Information Management, BMS and Document Control services, including service provider performance, workload and priorities, service levels, quality, governance and continuous improvement., • Establish effective working relationships with outsourced service providers and ensure that third-party resources are appropriately integrated with Company processes, systems and standards., • Provide training, guidance and coaching to users to ensure effective use of the BMS and Information Management systems and compliance with Company procedures, standards and expectations., • Implement and maintain effective processes for the distribution and control of internal and external documentation, maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and other external parties., • Support the business in managing large volumes of structured and unstructured information and data to meet operational, regulatory and business requirements., • Generate and maintain BMS, Information Management and Document Control performance reports, including document and drawing tracking and service performance reporting as required., • Perform regular assurance activities, including assessment of compliance with BMS and Information Management requirements and hard-copy controlled drawing management., • Allocate, administer and control the document numbering system for Asset and Functional Teams., • Identify opportunities to improve and simplify BMS, Information Management and Document Control systems and processes, including the effective use of digital technologies and automation., • Any other associated duties as reasonably required. To be successful in this role, we are looking for: • Demonstrable experience in the management, administration and continuous improvement of Business Management Systems and/or Information Management Systems within a complex organisation., • Strong understanding of management system governance, including process ownership, controlled documentation, standards, procedures, assurance, performance measurement and continuous improvement., • Appreciation of organisational strategy, business processes, enabling technologies and governance and how these combine to deliver an effective Business Management and Information Management environment., • Demonstrable experience of managing outsourced or third-party services, including supplier/service provider performance, service levels, prioritisation, quality assurance and continuous improvement., • Ability to manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers, balancing operational requirements, governance and service performance., • Demonstrated competence in Information Management, Document Management and Data Management, preferably within operated assets, major projects and/or other safety-critical or highly regulated environments., • Experience of defining and monitoring BMS/IM performance measures and KPIs, using analysis to identify trends, risks, non-compliance and improvement opportunities., • Ability to perform and oversee high volumes of Document Control processing in a consistent, accurate and controlled manner., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective IM/BMS performance management and assurance processes., • Ability to provide effective training, coaching and guidance to users of Business Management and Information Management systems., • Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience., • Information Management/Business Management Systems experience required., • Relevant professional membership and/or recognised Information Management or Management Systems certification desirable. In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Principal Cost Estimator Location: TBC Contract: 12 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Rate: £60 per hour PAYE Morson are recruiting on behalf of BAE Systems, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation, for an experienced Principal Cost Estimator to join their Commercial Estimating team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to support major bids, projects and commercial activities within a highly regulated Aerospace and Defence environment. • Lead estimating support across bids, campaigns and projects, including final costing and pricing., • Create and compile complex costings and pricing for bids., • Develop accurate material and labour estimates using historic data and stakeholder input., • Review and challenge functional and supply chain cost estimates., • Develop and maintain cost models in line with business requirements., • Support pricing of bids and project changes, including risk, uncertainty and opportunities., • Produce and maintain a clear Basis of Estimate, including assumptions, dependencies and exclusions., • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide estimating expertise at reviews and meetings., • Extensive experience within a professional estimating or commercial environment., • Strong understanding of estimating principles, policies and processes., • Experience producing complex cost and pricing estimates., • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities., • Aerospace and Defence experience would be highly advantageous., • Strong IT and presentation skills., • Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to work for a leading defence company in Barrow-in-Furness on a 12 month maternity cover contract. As an individual in the People Services field, the role holder will focus on the following; • Contributes to the development of and understands the IBP of the relevant business area. - Identifies people and organisation requirements underpinning the IBP, with a view to driving enhanced customer value., • Works with Centres of Excellent and the wider HR model to integrate solutions and to evaluate suitability to sector requirements., • Embeds competitive practice, policies, frameworks, governance, education and supporting tools across HR domains, • Applies a developed understanding of line of business or sector engaging relevant stakeholders to implement change, • Supports the analysis of line of business or sector people data and feeds into the CoE, to benchmark and to implement short and long term solutions that improve performance, demonstrating value add, • Contributes to opportunities for increased effectiveness and cohesion across BAE Systems through enterprise-wide knowledge sharing, as part of CoE driven enterprise-wide steering groups and programmes of work, • Drives engagement with critical HR processes, with the support of by tools e.g. Success Factors, • Helps broker high quality, precise and robust end to end support to internal customers, • Works across line of business or sector strategic leadership, management and other partners to deploy coordinated, business-oriented solutions. As an individual at this role level, the role holder is expected to - • Advise and acts as a point of contact for employees and/or HR on their respective field, • Manage and resolves queries, • Report into the Senior or non-senior HR Lead or Partner, • First port of call for a number of aspects in the organisation, • Ensure queries are dealt with promptly and reliably, • Provide operational advice on a range of people issues, • Assist with monitoring key metrics and using HR information systems to input and compile data, • Operates in a manufacturing, unionised, project-based organisation, • Influence and coach others in line with business priorities, • Unlikely to have direct responsibility of budgets, • Work closely with HR Managers, Leads / Partners and Associates, • Resolve employee relation queries, • Be a professional with a comprehensive knowledge of People processes, procedures and the Company Knowledge: • Fundamental experience of HR policies and procedures, basic understanding of Employment law. Skills: • Operates in a manufacturing and/or cross functional, unionised environment, • Problem solver and solution orientated Qualifications; • CIPD Level 5 About the team; • Supporting a stakeholders in a multi-disciplined unionised environment in operations, engineering and integration/support disciplines). The team consists of a team of 20 HR professionals. We require In-depth experience in providing guidance to stakeholder of our HR policies and procedures confidently in what can be complex cases and ability to problem solve with a solution orientated mindset. Some experience of organisational design would be an advantage. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers JBRP1_UKTJ

Our defence client is seeking a Principal Quality Inspector - Inspection (Dimensional Control) in their Barrow Location 12 Month Contract 4 Days per week onsite (Potentially Flexible) £35ph PAYE plus £5.09 holiday per hour/£47.12 Umbrella Inside IR35 The role of the Quality Inspector is to undertake inspections of the product during Build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans · Competent Quality professional capable of managing own tasks, delivering results and providing coaching and mentoring to junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas · A member of the Quality team who deals with emergent issues and anticipates and escalates problems where required · Conduct specialist Quality activities in accordance with relevant processes and procedures · Has the technical knowledge to be a Process Owner / mandatory stakeholder in their specialist Quality discipline · Domain areas include, but are not limited to: Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Radiography, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Weld Inspection), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, Acoustic Tiling Core Duties Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours Undertake complex and specialist Quality inspection activities within their specialist Quality discipline Responsible for conducting conditions management and customer walk-round audits Manage own development Support succession planning activities to enhance functional development (within their specialist Quality discipline) Lead development of current and future technology and tooling strategies Able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related area Fully participate in the development, maintenance and modification of processes and procedures in assigned areas Deployment of technical processes, within their specialist Quality discipline, to the Quality Inspectors and Quality Team Leaders Liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business to build and maintain effective relationships Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non-conformance Responsible for leading the verification of all non-conformances Responsible for conducting Quality investigations Report results of inspections using agreed processes and identify trends to support improvement activities Use of Company computer systems and software as appropriate The ability to lead, articulate and deliver Quality objectives The ability to influence the Quality agenda at cross functional working groups Represent the department at Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required The ability to critique and tailor issues and ideas in written reports and presentations ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning Liaise with other functions and Business Units in relation to their specialist Quality discipline Support Programme Learning from Experience (LfE) teams and actively contribute at LfE reviews The ability to deliver results and improve Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Experience of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards Subject Matter Expert (SME) own discipline within Quality and a broad understanding of other Quality related disciplines Understand how their own role and team fit into overall objectives of the function Knowledge of and support the development of product safety Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) (where applicable) Knowledge of the Programme Inspection and Test Plan and how it is implemented, suggesting improvements if required Understand the importance of cross functional integration across the Business Unit to achieve overall goals of the Function Understanding of Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process Be experienced in coordinating/ facilitating and influencing large teams for Continuous Improvement Skills The ability to use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline, including investigations The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements and cascade to others A working knowledge of facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence cross functionally Effective action management and verification Effective stakeholder management Qualifications HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience: Tradal background - time served in trade discipline Please be aware that this role will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. Barrow is a UK eyes only site and therefore restricted to British nationals only. TPBN1_UKTJ

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Quality Professional on a 6 Month Contract based Cumbria. Role Summary The Quality Professional supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement of quality concepts, methods, tools and procedures across the Subsea business. Working within an agile and Lean-oriented Quality Management System, the role helps ensure quality requirements, risks and controls are effectively embedded within the assigned organisation, processes and ways of working. Working closely with management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain and other supporting functions, the Quality Professional promotes a transparent and open quality culture, creates visibility of quality performance and risk, and supports timely decision-making, preventive action and continuous improvement. The role also provides guidance and training in defined quality areas and helps coordinate quality activities across internal, external and cross-site stakeholder networks. The role combines quality-system discipline with practical improvement activity, supporting customer experience, risk-based thinking, compliance, digital quality solutions and Lean process improvement across the end-to-end value chain. Responsibilities Quality Management System Implementation: Support the development, implementation, assessment and continual improvement of quality concepts, procedures, methods and tools within the assigned Subsea organisation or quality area, ensuring they are practical, effective and aligned with business needs. Quality Culture: Work with management and functional teams to promote an open, transparent and proactive quality culture in which issues are raised early, learning is shared and prevention is prioritised over reaction. Risk-Based Quality Management: Provide guidance to ensure quality risks are identified, evaluated, considered and controlled throughout relevant business, design and operational processes and through the effective use of the Quality Management System. Customer Experience and Feedback: Support the monitoring and review of customer experience and satisfaction measures across the end-to-end customer journey, including NPS, CXI and other relevant feedback mechanisms where applicable, ensuring insights are translated into appropriate improvement actions. Quality Transparency and Data Analysis: Create clear, timely and accessible visibility of quality performance, risks and trends through appropriate data, dashboards and ad-hoc analysis, enabling evidence-based decision-making, preventive action and continuous improvement. Preventive Quality and Continuous Improvement: Use quality data, risk information, lessons learned and structured improvement methods to identify emerging issues, strengthen controls and improve business and product quality performance. Standards and Compliance: Ensure relevant quality standards, legal requirements, internal procedures and customer requirements are understood, implemented and periodically assessed within the assigned organisation or quality area. Digital Quality Improvement: Identify, develop and support innovative digital solutions that improve quality transparency, efficiency, traceability and decision-making, encouraging creative thinking and practical application of new approaches. Lean and Agile Improvement: Coach and support team members involved in Lean or agile improvement activities and, where appropriate, coordinate or lead improvement initiatives using recognised methods such as PDCA, problem solving, Value Stream Mapping and agile project practices. Process Improvement: Analyse end-to-end processes and connected process steps to identify waste, quality risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improved flow, standardisation and effectiveness. Quality Training and Coaching: Develop, coordinate and deliver training and guidance for employees in relevant quality methods, processes, tools and behaviours, supporting consistent application across the organisation. Quality Coordination: Coordinate quality-related activities and, where required, groups of quality professionals or subject-matter contributors without direct line-management responsibility, ensuring actions, priorities and deliverables remain aligned. Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure effective cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, clarifying quality requirements, resolving issues and supporting coordinated decision-making across functions and partner organisations. Quality Network Coordination: Support or coordinate assigned national and international quality networks in a defined quality area, promoting alignment, standardisation, knowledge sharing and effective transfer of lessons learned across sites and functions. Management Support and Escalation: Provide clear quality information, advice and escalation to accountable management where significant quality risks, compliance concerns or systemic issues require leadership attention or decision. Audit and Management System Assurance: Support internal, customer and external audits and other management-system assurance activities, ensuring findings, risks and improvement actions are appropriately addressed and sustained. Cross-functional Improvement: Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations and other supporting functions to ensure quality considerations are integrated into business decisions and improvement activities. Requirements Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Improvement or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent industrial experience., • Demonstrable experience in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement or a related role within an engineering, manufacturing or technically regulated environment. Experience within Subsea, Oil & Gas, Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence or another highly controlled engineering/manufacturing sector would be advantageous. Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry-specific quality standards, customer requirements, legal requirements and quality-management practices. Good practical understanding of Quality Management Systems, risk-based thinking, quality planning, assurance and continuous-improvement principles. Experience using quality and improvement methods such as PDCA, root-cause analysis, Value Stream Mapping, process mapping and structured problem solving. Ability to analyse quality and customer data, identify trends and risks, and translate findings into clear preventive or improvement actions. Experience supporting audits, compliance assessments, management-system reviews or improvement activities within an established Quality Management System. Confidence using digital tools, dashboards or data-driven solutions to improve transparency, traceability and decision-making. Strong communication, facilitation, coaching and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and organisational levels. Ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, quality disciplines, sites or networks without relying on formal line-management authority. Strong commitment to customer satisfaction, quality culture, compliance, prevention, continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery. Professional engineering or quality membership, or progress towards professional registration, would be advantageous. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to work for a leading defence company in Barrow-in-Furness on a 12 month maternity cover contract. As an individual in the People Services field, the role holder will focus on the following; - Contributes to the development of and understands the IBP of the relevant business area. - Identifies people and organisation requirements underpinning the IBP, with a view to driving enhanced customer value. - Works with Centres of Excellent and the wider HR model to integrate solutions and to evaluate suitability to sector requirements. - Embeds competitive practice, policies, frameworks, governance, education and supporting tools across HR domains - Applies a developed understanding of line of business or sector engaging relevant stakeholders to implement change - Supports the analysis of line of business or sector people data and feeds into the CoE, to benchmark and to implement short and long term solutions that improve performance, demonstrating value add - Contributes to opportunities for increased effectiveness and cohesion across BAE Systems through enterprise-wide knowledge sharing, as part of CoE driven enterprise-wide steering groups and programmes of work - Drives engagement with critical HR processes, with the support of by tools e.g. Success Factors - Helps broker high quality, precise and robust end to end support to internal customers - Works across line of business or sector strategic leadership, management and other partners to deploy coordinated, business-oriented solutions. As an individual at this role level, the role holder is expected to - - Advise and acts as a point of contact for employees and/or HR on their respective field - Manage and resolves queries - Report into the Senior or non-senior HR Lead or Partner - First port of call for a number of aspects in the organisation - Ensure queries are dealt with promptly and reliably - Provide operational advice on a range of people issues - Assist with monitoring key metrics and using HR information systems to input and compile data - Operates in a manufacturing, unionised, project-based organisation - Influence and coach others in line with business priorities - Unlikely to have direct responsibility of budgets - Work closely with HR Managers, Leads / Partners and Associates - Resolve employee relation queries - Be a professional with a comprehensive knowledge of People processes, procedures and the Company Knowledge: - Fundamental experience of HR policies and procedures, basic understanding of Employment law. Skills: - Operates in a manufacturing and/or cross functional, unionised environment - Problem solver and solution orientated Qualifications; - CIPD Level 5 About the team; - Supporting a stakeholders in a multi-disciplined unionised environment in operations, engineering and integration/support disciplines). The team consists of a team of 20 HR professionals. We require In-depth experience in providing guidance to stakeholder of our HR policies and procedures confidently in what can be complex cases and ability to problem solve with a solution orientated mindset. Some experience of organisational design would be an advantage. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Human Resources; HRBP; CIPD; HR Generalist; ER; Employment Relations; Employee Relations; Employer Relations; Coaching; Resource Planning; Trade Unions; Stakeholder management; People development; Talent Management; Succession Planning; HR Policies; Change Management; Mediation; HR Advisor; HR Specialist; Employment Law; People Management; Learning and Development; Capability Development; Early Careers

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support a major submarine programme in Barrow. This role offers the opportunity to undertake specialist inspection activities across complex engineering products and systems, ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained throughout the build process. Key Responsibilities: Undertake product inspections during build activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) Carry out complex and specialist quality inspection activities within your area of expertise, including disciplines such as Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Radiography, Structural/Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, and Acoustic Tiling Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess product tolerances and identify any non-conformances Lead the verification of non-conformances and support quality investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions Conduct customer walk-rounds, conditions management activities, and quality audits Record and report inspection results using agreed systems and processes, identifying trends to support continuous improvement initiatives Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of quality processes, procedures, and inspection methodologies Provide coaching and mentoring to junior members of the Quality team within your specialist discipline Build effective working relationships with engineering, manufacturing, programme, and customer stakeholders Represent the Quality function at reviews and meetings, influencing quality objectives and driving best practice Support Lessons from Experience (LfE) activities and contribute to ongoing programme improvement Promote a strong Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) culture across all activities Job Requirements: Experience within a Quality Inspection role in a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, marine, or defence environment Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or EN9100 quality standards Subject Matter Expertise within a specialist quality discipline, with a broad understanding of wider quality functions Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and contractual requirements Experience using calibrated measuring equipment and inspection tools Strong understanding of non-conformance management, quality investigations, and continuous improvement methodologies Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis techniques such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Relationship Diagrams, and Six Sigma principles Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams Understanding of Business Management Systems, Operational Frameworks, and Operational Assurance processes Knowledge of product safety and export control requirements such as ITAR would be advantageous Qualifications: NC or HNC qualification in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent experience Time-served apprenticeship or trade background within a relevant engineering discipline is highly desirable Role Details: Based in Barrow 37 hours per week 4 days a week onsite supporting a critical submarine programme Opportunity to work across a range of specialist quality disciplines and advanced engineering technologies

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer - Assurance to support quality infrastructure within a specialist submarine solutions environment. This contract role will provide expert Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance guidance, helping ensure compliance, continual improvement and effective delivery across the Business Unit. Key Responsibilities: Provide specialist Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering guidance across the Business Unit Undertake complex and non-routine quality activities in accordance with relevant processes and procedures Lead and support internal and supplier audits, certification activities and quality investigations Manage non-conformance resolution, corrective actions and verification with stakeholders and process owners Facilitate root cause analysis using recognised methodologies, including Fishbone, 5 Why and Six Sigma approaches Analyse quality data, identify trends and implement cross-functional continuous improvement actions Support working groups, capture learning from experience and ensure agreed deliverables are achieved Represent the Quality function at technical, quality and cross-functional reviews, liaising with customers where required Job Requirements: Significant experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance or a related quality discipline Understanding and practical application of ISO 9001 and EN 9100 standards Knowledge of Business Management Systems, operational assurance processes and quality governance Experience interpreting specifications, procedures and contract requirements and communicating them to others Strong capability in root cause analysis, action management and corrective action verification Effective stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work with customers and cross-functional teams Understanding of product safety, export requirements and regulations such as ITAR where applicable HNC or degree qualification in an appropriate technical discipline, or equivalent experience, with lead auditor status or equivalent quality expertise preferred Working Arrangements: 12-month contract opportunity 37-hour working week Four days on site and one day working from home, with flexibility regarding the remote-working day Security clearance requirements apply Interviews are expected to take place as soon as possible Additional Information: You will be expected to demonstrate strong safety, health and environmental behaviours, take responsibility for your own development and contribute positively to a collaborative Quality team. The role also involves developing local management system documentation, supporting process owners and driving quality objectives across the wider Business Unit. If you are an experienced Quality Engineer with strong Quality Assurance expertise and are looking for a contract opportunity within the defence and security sector, apply now

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Lead Quality Engineer Assurance (Quality Infrastructure) in Barrow onsite full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Samlesbury on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Lead Quality Assurance Engineer Contract: 6 months RATE: £65.19 per hour inside IR35 umbrella Headcount: 1 Location: Barrow The role: The role of the Quality Engineer is to provide specialist guidance and support to the Quality Function whilst ensuring that the Business Unit remains compliant to the local Quality Business Management System A competent Quality professional capable of managing own tasks, delivering results, anticipating and escalating problem areas Experience: Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team and support the development of others within specialist area Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours Undertake specialist non-routine and or complex Quality Assurance activities and tasks in their related area Manage own development Able to access, have a clear understanding of and develop the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and processes in their related area Ensure cross functional processes are deployed and adhered to Lead/support internal audits and supplier audits Skills: Understanding and application of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards Subject Matter Expert (SME) own discipline within Quality and a broad understanding of other Quality related disciplines Understanding of Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process Knowledge of and experience of product safety Understanding the importance of cross functional integration across the Business Unit to achieve overall goals of the Function Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) (where applicable)

Job Overview Accountabilities Key Role Deliverables Provide clear direction, functional leadership and assurance for compliance with statutory legislation, regulatory requirements and Company requirements in respect of Information Management. Own, administer and continuously improve the Business Management System, ensuring that the system and its content remain effective, accessible, appropriately governed and aligned with business requirements. Maintain and develop the BMS performance management framework, including appropriate measures, reporting, assurance and identification of improvement opportunities. Provide subject matter expertise on business and information management systems, including their governance, configuration, structure, workflows, controls and effective use across the organisation. Establish and maintain appropriate Information Management and Document Control standards, procedures, processes and governance. Control/assure all documents, drawings and registers. This involves confirming that documents meet Company quality and information management requirements before they are filed and liaising with internal departments and external parties to ensure information is correctly categorised, controlled and understandable. Act as focal point for Spirit Energy’s relevant information management obligations with the NSTA and other applicable regulatory bodies. Manage outsourced Information Management, BMS and Document Control services, including service provider performance, workload and priorities, service levels, quality, governance and continuous improvement. Establish effective working relationships with outsourced service providers and ensure that third-party resources are appropriately integrated with Company processes, systems and standards. Provide training, guidance and coaching to users to ensure effective use of the BMS and Information Management systems and compliance with Company procedures, standards and expectations. Implement and maintain effective processes for the distribution and control of internal and external documentation, maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and other external parties. Support the business in managing large volumes of structured and unstructured information and data to meet operational, regulatory and business requirements. Generate and maintain BMS, Information Management and Document Control performance reports, including document and drawing tracking and service performance reporting as required. Perform regular assurance activities, including assessment of compliance with BMS and Information Management requirements and hard-copy controlled drawing management. Allocate, administer and control the document numbering system for Asset and Functional Teams. Identify opportunities to improve and simplify BMS, Information Management and Document Control systems and processes, including the effective use of digital technologies and automation. Any other associated duties as reasonably required. Competence & Qualifications Technical Skills Demonstrable experience in the management, administration and continuous improvement of Business Management Systems and/or Information Management Systems within a complex organisation. Strong understanding of management system governance, including process ownership, controlled documentation, standards, procedures, assurance, performance measurement and continuous improvement. Appreciation of organisational strategy, business processes, enabling technologies and governance and how these combine to deliver an effective Business Management and Information Management environment. Demonstrable experience of managing outsourced or third-party services, including supplier/service provider performance, service levels, prioritisation, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Ability to manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers, balancing operational requirements, governance and service performance. Demonstrated competence in Information Management, Document Management and Data Management, preferably within operated assets, major projects and/or other safety-critical or highly regulated environments. Experience of defining and monitoring BMS/IM performance measures and KPIs, using analysis to identify trends, risks, non-compliance and improvement opportunities. Ability to perform and oversee high volumes of Document Control processing in a consistent, accurate and controlled manner. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective IM/BMS performance management and assurance processes. Ability to provide effective training, coaching and guidance to users of Business Management and Information Management systems. Qualifications Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience. Information Management/Business Management Systems experience required. Relevant professional membership and/or recognised Information Management or Management Systems certification desirable