Graduate Quality Engineer

Bouygues Construction Australia; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Graduate Quality Engineer to support the Project Quality Management System across civil infrastructure and energy projects. You will work with project teams, subcontractors and clients to implement quality controls, assist inspections and maintain documentation.

You will apply ISO 9001 principles, interpret drawings and specifications, and contribute to NCR closures, audits and continuous improvement initiatives on major infrastructure ventures in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Experience on major infrastructure or commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with company procedures and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Project Quality Management Plans.
• Prepare, review and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate inspections, witness points and testing activities.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contracts and relevant Australian Standards.
• Review and verify subcontractor quality documentation and inspection records.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records, registers and documentation.
• Raise, investigate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support client and third-party audits.
• Monitor compliance with quality procedures, contractual obligations and legislative requirements.
• Identify quality risks and recommend opportunities for process improvement and defect prevention.
• Analyse quality performance data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project teams by providing guidance on quality requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors regarding quality matters.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Inspection & testing

Audits

Continuous improvement

Technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering discipline

Job description

At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services.

We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years.

Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing.

About The Role

The Graduate Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Project Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure construction activities meet company standards, client requirements, applicable legislation and relevant Australian Standards. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients, the Quality Engineer provides technical support on quality matters, monitors compliance, coordinates inspections, manages quality documentation and contributes to the delivery of projects that achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with company procedures and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Project Quality Management Plans.
• Prepare, review and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate inspections, witness points and testing activities.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contracts and relevant Australian Standards.
• Review and verify subcontractor quality documentation and inspection records.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records, registers and documentation.
• Raise, investigate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support client and third-party audits.
• Monitor compliance with quality procedures, contractual obligations and legislative requirements.
• Identify quality risks and recommend opportunities for process improvement and defect prevention.
• Analyse quality performance data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project teams by providing guidance on quality requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors regarding quality matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Experience on major infrastructure or commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.

Bouygues Construction Australia values diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.