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About Worley
A global company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts headquartered in Australia, Worley partners with customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction across the project lifecycle, extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
🔹 Benefits on offer: Flexible working, pension, extra holiday purchase scheme, hybrid working model, and many more.
Head of Quality – Worley UK
Role Context
This senior leadership role exists to implement strategic initiatives, drive cultural transformation, and ensure organisational excellence in delivering our Projects and Services.
- Critical responsibilities:
- Facilitating change to build a strong Quality culture across sub-regional locations
- Setting goals and ensuring alignment between people, processes, and tools
- Enabling flawless and consistent project execution and service delivery
- Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to meet evolving project needs
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Commercial Execution
- Ensure Worley Standards are fully understood and integrated into project quality plans through Quality planning and implementation of activities.
- Embed Customer expectations into project quality programs.
- Represent the voice of the customer across sub-region operations and projects, including resolution of concerns, non-conformances, and audit findings.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships with customer Quality leaders, inspectors/auditors, and project teams, while ensuring governance standards across medium-to-small projects.
- Provide input to operational and design Quality strategies, ensuring alignment with global/regional initiatives.
- Events-driven execution: Onboard Quality management for projects/locations lacking dedicated support.
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Performance & Assurance
- Quality consistency across projects/fabrication yards
- Identify improvements via escalation to Location management and sub-regional leadership.
- Resource Management:
- Coordinate with Regional Head of Quality on planners and qualified personnel requirements.
- Ensure competent and experienced Quality professionals support operational and project functions.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Identify UK regulatory obligations and embed controls for sustained compliance.
- Develop and maintain UK audit programmes (global integration + corrective action tracking).
Leadership & Transformation
- Examine UK QA/QC org structures and operational interface clarity.
- Develop and refine Quit performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting to drive improvement.
- Lead cross-functional leadership (Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Construction) to deliver projects.
- Establish and nurture a high-performing Quality team, fostering culture of collaboration and continuous development.
Future-Focussed Delivery
- Innovation & continuous improvement: Turn learnings into KPI-driven enhancements.
- Cost management: Lean practices to align Quality resources with billable objectives.
- Strategic & operational accountability:
- Define location Quality objectives and quality resource allocations.
- Oversee approvals (deviations, NCRs, waivers) via escalation pathways.
Essential Requirements
Accreditations & Training (Proof Required)
- Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001 (OR equivalent).
- Change Leadership; ISO Standards Knowledge (9001, 45001); Local construction codes; Regulatory compliance framework
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Experience
- Senior management background (at least 10+ years) specialising in Quality functions across oil & gas, renewables, construction.
- Agile within detailed design and EPC projects, with strong interfacing skills and collaborative experience.
- Deep understanding of UK business landscapes, regulatory interfaces, and multi-stakeholder management.
Leadership Behaviour
- Calm & Optimistic Under Pressure – Handling adversity with composure and foster motivation among teams.
- Courageous & Growth-Oriented – Open feedback champion, growth mindset.
- Curious & Self-Reflective – Learn from mistakes, constantly evolving.
- Person-Centered Leadership – Empathy-first approach, prioritising value beyond metrics.
Knowledge & Application
- Strong command of problem-solving methodologies (e.g., risk assessment, RCM, Six Sigma).
- Quality/Compliance Auditing experience.
- Strategic KPI & trend analysis for Quality improvement.
Key Processes & Standards
Mandatory ISO Standards
ISO 10005, 14001, 44001, and 45001.
Process Responsibilities
- Quality planning & overseeing QA (audits, lessons learned) and QC (inspections).
- Performance & improvement assessments.
- Deviation handling and traceability.
- Regulatory audits and immediate corrective action frameworks.
Values & Culture at Worley
At Worley, we thrive through:
- Purpose: Energised by sustainable impact; ability to drive outcomes that matter.
- Belonging: Building diversity and inclusion where everyone’s voice is valued.
- Innovation: Leveraging transferable skills to upskill the workforce.
- Ambition: Clear career paths for a low-carbon future, compelling mission-driven growth.
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