Quality Assurance Advisor - Construction & Infrastructure

Saunders; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Additional paid leave days

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive workplace culture

Years of Service rewards

Job summary

Saunders is seeking a Quality Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant construction and maintenance projects across our business in Sydney. You will implement and maintain QA/QC systems, verify compliance with project requirements and standards, and drive continuous improvement across project environments.

Working with project teams, subcontractors and clients, you will prepare ITPs, inspection checklists and MDRs, monitor activities for compliance, and lead internal and

Qualifications

• A relevant trade certificate or degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality management or a related discipline.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or SHEQ roles within construction, fabrication, industrial maintenance or related industries.
• A recognised welding supervision or inspection qualification, such as AS 1796 Certificate 10, AS 2214 or CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector.
• A sound understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, compliance requirements and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience preparing and managing quality documentation, including ITPs, quality plans, audit reports and manufacturing records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain requirements clearly, listen actively and work effectively with colleagues, clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of project-specific QA/QC systems, plans and procedures.
• Prepare, review and compile Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists, MDRs and other project quality documentation.
• Monitor and inspect project activities to verify compliance with approved documentation, company standards, client requirements, regulatory obligations and applicable industry codes.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, identify and track non-conformances, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide quality oversight across multidisciplinary construction and maintenance activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, tank, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure quality requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery.
• Support quality performance reporting, inspections, training and relevant SHEQ system administration.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering/quality management degree

Trade certificate in engineering

Tools

Aconex

Job description

Saunders is seeking a Quality Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant construction and maintenance projects across our business in Sydney. You will implement and maintain QA/QC systems, verify compliance with project requirements and standards, and drive continuous improvement across project environments.

Working with project teams, subcontractors and clients, you will prepare ITPs, inspection checklists and MDRs, monitor activities for compliance, and lead internal and