Quality, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager

Gilmore Construction Corporation; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package + bonus

Flat management structure

Cloud systems

Job summary

Gilmore Construction & Refurbishment Pty Ltd in Adelaide seeks a Quality, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager to drive practical compliance across active refurbishment and construction projects. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Project Managers and Site Supervisors, embedding high standards early and ensuring safe outcomes.

You will develop project-specific WHS, Environmental, and Quality Management Plans, coordinate pre-qualifications and permits, oversee ITPs, track NCRs, and lead

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a dedicated QHSE/HSEQ role within Australian commercial building, refurbishment, or fit-out sector.
• Hands-on experience using Procore and Sitebook or equivalent platforms.
• Current South Australian Driver's Licence and a valid White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning to establish project-specific safety, environmental controls, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor pre-qualifications, trade compliance vetting, and high-risk work permits prior to site mobilization.
• Oversee ITPs with PMs and Site Supervisors; ensure hold points and witness points are inspected and approved.
• Conduct site quality walks to verify workmanship and materials against specifications and standards.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root-cause analyses with corrective actions.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Site coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Cert IV or Diploma in WHS (or equivalent)

Tools

Procore

Sitebook

Job description

Quality, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager

In this role, you will be out on-site and in the office, driving practical, common-sense compliance across active commercial refurbishment and construction projects in metropolitan Adelaide. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Project Managers and Site Supervisors, embedding high standards early, ensuring robust quality hold points are respected, streamlining completion handovers, and ensuring every trade goes home safe at the end of the day.

Key responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Planning

Project planning with Project Managers prior to works commencing: Lead the pre-construction review to establish project-specific risks, safety parameters, environmental controls, and quality requirements.

Develop project-specific WHS, Environmental, and Quality Management Plans (SMP, EMP, QMP) tailored to refurbishment staging, live environments, and client expectations.

Coordinate subcontractor pre-qualifications, trade compliance vetting, and high-risk work permits prior to site mobilization.

Quality Assurance & Site Delivery

Manage ITPs with PMs and Site Supervisors: Oversee the drafting, site implementation, and sign-off of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) using Procore and Sitebook, ensuring critical hold points and witness points are inspected and approved.

Conduct regular site quality walks to verify workmanship, materials, and installations against project specifications and Australian Standards.

Track defects and non-conformances (NCRs) proactively to prevent rework, managing punch lists directly with site teams.

Project Completion & Handover

Manage project completion documentation: Coordinate, assemble, and finalize comprehensive handover packages, including signed-off digital ITPs, producer statements, certificates of compliance, and warranties.

Collaborate with PMs to produce detailed Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals for clients.

Facilitate pre-handover inspections and oversee prompt defect rectification for smooth practical completion sign-offs.

Safety & Environmental Management

Champion a proactive safety culture across all metropolitan job sites through visible site leadership, hazard identification, and practical toolbox sessions.

Oversee site environmental controls (waste segregation, noise, dust, run-off, and hazardous material management).

Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root-cause analyses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

About you

• 3+ years in a dedicated QHSE / HSEQ role within the Australian commercial building, refurbishment, or fit-out sector
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience using Procore and Sitebook or transferable expertise with equivalent construction management platforms
• A pragmatic problem-solver who understands construction sequencing, works well in live site environments, and earns the respect of site managers and subcontractors
• Relevant WHS qualifications (Cert IV or Diploma in WHS, or equivalent)
• Current South Australian Driver's Licence
• Valid White Card

About us

Gilmore Construction & Refurbishment Pty Ltd is an established, Adelaide-based builder delivering quality fit-outs, refurbishments, and construction projects across South Australia. We pride ourselves on hands-on project leadership, strong client partnerships, and meticulous attention to detail. We operate as an agile, close-knit team where everyone's contribution counts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package ( base + super + tool of trade vehicle / vehicle allowance and bonus)
• A flat management structure where your expertise is valued and decisions happen quickly without bureaucratic red tape
• Modern cloud systems and technology that cut out messy paperwork