Quality Engineer

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Civil Quality Assurance professional for on-site work in Victoria. You will protect civil work integrity by inspecting earthworks, foundations, drainage and concrete against designs and ITPs, reporting to the Lead, Quality, and coordinating with construction teams.

With multiple fronts, you will manage non-conformances, verify hold points and maintain audit-ready records to support timely handover and project success in major infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience in quality, surveillance, inspection or site engineering.
• Knowledge of civil works and ITPs; ability to read designs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify civil works against approved designs, specifications and standards.
• Develop and review ITPs for earthworks, roads, foundations, concrete and drainage.
• Verify compliance at hold points, witness points and critical milestones.
• Record and close out non-conformances, defects and corrective actions with site teams.
• Review test results, certifications and subcontractor quality records.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready quality records in project document systems.
• Escalate recurring quality risks and support audits and inspections.

Skills

Civil engineering

Quality assurance

Inspection

ITPs

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD – Melbourne VIC

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Deliver quality assurance for civil works on a major 190 km Victorian transmission line and build your career with ACCIONA in Ballarat.

• Play a key role in civil quality on a 190 km transmission line


• Gain exposure to earthworks, foundations, concrete and drainage


• Mentoring and training support to grow your engineering career

Project Information

ACCIONA Infrastructure delivers major road, rail and civil works across regional Victoria, partnering with government and local communities to build lasting infrastructure. Our regional project teams are based on site, close to the communities they serve, delivering complex works safely and to a high standard.

About the Opportunity

You will protect the integrity of the civil works behind this transmission line. Inspect earthworks, access roads, foundations, concrete and drainage against approved designs, specifications and ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans). You will report to the Lead, Quality and work daily with construction, engineering, surveillance and subcontractor teams. Resolve non-conformances, verify hold points and keep records audit ready through to handover. With multiple construction fronts to cover, you will see the full civil scope and build quality experience on major infrastructure.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Inspect and verify civil works against approved designs, specifications and standards


• Develop and review ITPs for earthworks, roads, foundations, concrete and drainage


• Verify compliance at hold points, witness points and critical milestones


• Record and close out non-conformances, defects and corrective actions with site teams


• Review test results, certifications and subcontractor quality records


• Maintain accurate, audit-ready quality records in project document systems


• Escalate recurring quality risks and support audits and inspections

Required Skills and Competencies

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related field


• Quality, surveillance, inspection or site engineering experience


• Sound knowledge of civil works and quality systems including ITPs


• Attention to detail and willingness to work across multiple sites


• Desirable: transmission, utilities or major infrastructure work

Why work for us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.