Quality Engineer/Coordinator

AW EDWARDS (AWE); Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Policies

Novated Leases

Global Mobility

Employee Wellbeing

Expert In-House Team

Learning and Development

Diverse Opportunities

Job summary

A W Edwards, a long‑standing Sydney builder, seeks a Quality Engineer/Coordinator to lead quality assurance across major sites. You will implement and maintain QA plans, coordinate audits and NCRs, and drive continuous improvement with suppliers and subcontractors.

Based on site in the Greater Sydney area, you will collaborate with project teams to ensure conformance to contractual quality requirements and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Related tertiary education in engineering, quality, construction management or quality auditing.
• 3–5 years’ experience in quality engineering on commercial projects in Sydney.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance and control activities across sites to meet contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain Quality Management Plans, inspection and test plans, checklists and reports.
• Coordinate NCRs, CARs and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support training for subcontractors and suppliers on QA obligations.
• Ensure records, registers and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Site QA

SAP ERP

Stakeholder Mgmt

Documentation

Education

Engineering/QA degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About A W Edwards

• A Leading brand in the Australian construction industry
• Part of Bouygues Bâtiment International which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction - An International Construction Giant
• We work across a range of market sectors for an array of public, private, government and institutional clients
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and quality products that exceed clients expectations.
• 106+ year history in NSW Construction
• Lead the way with meticulous planning, knowledge, and a stringent control of design and construction
• Clients receive the quality they expect and deserve
• Modern construction software, systems and processes
• MBA Multi Award-winning builder
• Staff retention is the envy of the market
• Individual training geared to your chosen career path

A W Edwards is a multi-award-winning builder with over 105 years of experience in Australia. We deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and their communities by creating places that people want to work, live and play. Based in Sydney, with a regional office in Port Macquarie, we specialise in the construction and fitting out of buildings that people use every day.

A permanent Quality Engineer/Coordination opportunity to join this renowned Australian Builder and work on major commercial projects throughout Sydney.

Notable current projects

to include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Multiple Hyper-scale Data Centres, Secondary & Further Education campuses, Transport Infrastructure and major fit-out projects.

Our Employee Benefits

• Family-Friendly Policies: Receive market-leading paid parental leave to support your family needs.
• Novated Leases: Take advantage of novated leasing options to maximize your salary and enjoy tax savings on vehicle expenses.
• Global Mobility – Explore opportunities globally within the Bouygues BBI & Construction networks once established within the organisation
• Employee Wellbeing: Excellent discounts on Gym Memberships throughout NSW & Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for valuable support and resources.
• Expert In-House Team: Collaborate with our dedicated global experts in all areas in construction.
• Market-leading learning and development opportunities thru 1 on 1 and online training – We invest in our people from day one!
• Diverse Opportunities: Gain exposure to a wide range of roles and industry leaders in business – We are a flexible and understanding employer

Our People

Our people are our most valued asset and we place high importance on fostering the skills and knowledge of our employees. Our culture, teamwork and consultative approach are key to our company’s success and our very high rate of staff retention.

Your Role as a Quality Engineer/Coordinator

This full-time, permanent position will primarily be responsible for managing obligations and responsibilities on all relevant site quality assurance and quality control activities to meet and strive to exceed project specific contractual and quality requirements

Main Remit

• Satisfy Project Management Plan mandatory responsibility and input requirements
• Provides support and advice regarding Policies, procedures, standards and specifications internally and to external stakeholders
• Implementation & ongoing maintenance of quality control procedures and plans and monitor compliance.
• Implementation & maintenance of quality control procedures and plans, and monitor compliance
• Collaborate with project team and managers to ensure quality standards and objectives are met
• Prepare and review processes and documentation including Quality Management Plans, Inspections & Test Plans, Checklists, Audit Plans & Reports
• Implement and maintain Lot Management System, and monitor progressive closure of Work Lots
• Ensure certificates of conformance and incoming inspection of products are completed prior to their incorporation into the works;
• Progressive compilation of Quality Assurance and Management documentation into approved format;
• Conduct quality audits of activities on site, results analysis and performance reporting. Support team members with root cause analysis, corrective actions and close out of issues
• Ensure accurate records, registers and documents are maintained for the project
• Assume the role of Visibuild Champion and oversee the implementation and adaptation on the project
• Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans or process improvement or control procedures;
• Monitor and inspect fabrication / construction process against project specifications, drawings and related codes to ensure finished products meet quality specifications and standards design intent;
• Monitor Non-Conformances and Non-Conformances Records (NCRs) and take corrective actions to prevent repeat non-conformances
• Prepare and maintain NCRs and Corrective Action Request (CAR) Register;
• All defects promptly attended to during the defect liability period
• Strive to be defect free at completion
• Strive to exceed industry benchmarks with Quality standards
• Coordinate external quality-based site inspections and audits on suppliers and/or subcontractors
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project QA Quality and Assurance requirements are understood by all applicable persons
• Conduct or facilitate training, when and where required to assist subcontractor and supplier personnel understand their obligations

To be successful in this role, you would require:

• Related tertiary education within Engineering, Science, Quality, Construction Management or Quality Auditing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the role of a Quality Engineer successfully contributing to the delivery of projects in the commercial sector in Sydney
• Ability to problem-solve and respond appropriately to a range of project requirements
• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills, coupled with stakeholder management skills
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Must be willing to commit to a long-term career, be predominately based on site, and work in the Greater Sydney area

Why join A W Edwards

• This is a top tier well known for creating a workplace that feels like a family company
• A strong corporate identity that will give you an opportunity to develop your construction career through a variety of projects in the future.
• Clear focus on delivering numerous key building projects in the Sydney Metro area.
• Here is an opportunity where you can grow within a business that rewards people who want to be future leaders and are driven by the organisation’s values on each of their projects.
• There aren’t many times in your career where you can honestly say, ‘I am working for the best!’

EEO

A W Edwards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply as well.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Alasdair Knight