Quality Consultant

SP Data Centres; Maitland; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Data Centres is seeking an experienced Quality Consultant to join a major data centre project in the Hunter Valley region as an independent contractor. You will provide QA/QC support across the construction lifecycle, monitor site activities for compliance, and review ITPs and quality documentation to drive non-conformance resolution.

You will manage defects, maintain accurate quality records, and collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to achieve quality objectives and

Qualifications

• Must have proven QA/QC experience on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Construction White Card is essential.
• Experience with data centre, commercial or industrial projects is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, inspection processes and quality documentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Excellent attention to detail with analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction, Engineering or Quality Management.
• Proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA/QC support throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor site activities for compliance with specs, standards and contract.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and quality assessments; identify non-conformances.
• Review ITPs, quality docs and contractor submissions.
• Manage defect identification, corrective actions and close-out.
• Maintain quality records, reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and clients to meet quality objectives.
• Support client inspections and project handover activities.
• Promote continuous improvement and best-practice quality processes.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Data centre projects

Commercial projects

Industrial projects

Quality management systems

ITPs

Inspection processes

Quality documentation

Interpret drawings & specs

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Construction qualifications

Engineering qualifications

Quality management qualifications

White Card

Proactive quality

Education

Construction qualifications

Engineering qualifications

Quality management qualifications

Job description

Engagement: Independent contractor operating through your own ABN

We're seeking an experienced Quality Consultant to join a major data centre construction project in the Hunter Valley Region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a large-scale, high-profile project, ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout every stage of construction. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you'll help drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Do

• Provide quality assurance and quality control support throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and quality assessments, identifying non-conformances and supporting timely resolution.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality documentation, and contractor submissions.
• Manage defect identification, corrective actions, and close-out processes.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to achieve quality objectives.
• Support client inspections, quality reviews, and project handover activities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice quality processes across the project.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a Quality Consultant, QA/QC, or Quality Assurance role within major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on data centre, commercial, industrial, or other complex construction projects is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of construction quality management systems, ITPs, inspection processes, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Construction White Card (essential).
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering exceptional quality outcomes.