Quality Manager - Defence & Nuclear Infra Projects

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Quality Manager to join our AUKUS team in Osborne, South Australia, delivering Defence infrastructure projects that shape the future. You will ensure compliance with contract requirements and ISO 9001 quality management systems, manage quality risks and audits, and oversee inspection, testing and handover.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of construction/engineering experience, knowledge of Australian Standards, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in engineering

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction/engineering project experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards (ISO 9001:2015) and industry codes.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience with Project Document Management Systems.
• Business or engineering degree (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, client specifications, industry standards and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Manage quality risks, non-conformances, corrective actions, defects and audit programs to drive project performance and compliance.
• Oversee inspection and testing processes, quality documentation, records management and project handover requirements.
• Conduct internal and external audits of project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to verify quality outcomes and contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams to resolve quality issues and ensure timely achievement of project requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Project management

Quality management

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree (desirable)

Tools

Project Document Management System

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Quality Manager to join our AUKUS team in Osborne, South Australia, delivering Defence infrastructure projects that shape the future. You will ensure compliance with contract requirements and ISO 9001 quality management systems, manage quality risks and audits, and oversee inspection, testing and handover.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of construction/engineering experience, knowledge of Australian Standards, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in engineering