Quality Engineer

John Holland; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John Holland is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide. You will ensure quality management practices align with project specs, standards, and ISO 9001 requirements across tunnels and road works.

Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, you will drive inspections, audits, and continuous improvement, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes on a major infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, science, building, construction or quality management.
• 1–3 years' experience in a quality engineering role in construction.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality management processes in line with QMS and ISO 9001.
• Develop quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITP) and AMS documentation.
• Conduct inspections and tests to verify compliance with specifications.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier quality processes.
• Manage non-conformances with root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Close out audit findings with project teams and actions.
• Maintain detailed quality records including NCRs and test results.
• Prepare regular quality performance reports for stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance on quality-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes and construction methods.
• Promote culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Support risk identification and mitigation in planning and execution.

Skills

Quality management systems

Audits

Inspections

Documentation tools

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering or related field

Quality Management qualification

Tools

Aconex

SharePoint

Job description

The Project:

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

Job Description

The Project:

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, the Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that quality management processes and practices are effectively implemented to achieve compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and relevant industry standards.

This role provides technical expertise in quality assurance and control, oversees inspections and testing activities, and ensures adherence to established procedures. The Quality Engineer also drives continuous improvement initiatives, identifies opportunities to enhance performance, and supports the consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes across projects or operations.

The Responsabilities

• Implement and maintain quality management processes in line with the organisation's QMS and ISO 9001 standards.
• Provide input into the development of quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), Activity Method Statements (AMS) and other project-specific quality and completions documentations.
• Conduct inspections and tests to verify compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and relevant standards.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier quality processes, ensuring adherence to required quality criteria.
• Manage and record non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with the QMS, project requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to close out audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed quality records, including test results, inspection reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) and project Work Lot Compilations.
• Prepare regular quality performance reports for project stakeholders and management.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to address quality-related issues and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Act as a technical resource for quality-related matters and provide advice to project teams.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve quality processes, materials, or methods of construction.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within project teams.
• Support the identification and mitigation of quality-related risks during project planning and execution.

About You

• Tertiary Qualification or Diploma in in Engineering, Science, Building, Construction, Quality Management or Project Management
• Proven 1-3 years' experience in a quality engineering role within the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of quality management systems, standards and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform inspections, tests, and audits to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Experience supporting quality or compliance functions in a project-based environment.
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint) and quality reporting tools.
• Exposure to working within an ISO 9001-certified environment or similar.
• Self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised with a good Can-Do Attitude.

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.