Senior Quality Engineer – Civil & Utilities, Major SA Project

John Holland Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer/Advisor for the Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide. You will lead site-based quality management, ensure compliance with specifications and regulations, and drive continuous improvement across construction activities.

The role requires extensive experience in quality engineering within construction, with a focus on defect prevention, audits, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or diploma in Civil Eng, Science, Building, Construction, Quality Management or Project Management.
• 8 years' experience in a quality engineering role within construction.
• Sound knowledge of quality management systems, standards and tools.
• Ability to perform inspections, tests and audits to ensure compliance.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar.
• Familiarity with document management systems (Aconex, SharePoint) and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Quality Management System on the project, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality control procedures.
• Oversee defect management processes, ensuring timely rectification and sign-off.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation for client and regulatory approval.
• Support and lead project quality audits, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to embed quality requirements into planning and delivery.
• Review and approve material submittals, method statements, and construction procedures.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet contractual quality obligations.
• Act as a point of contact for the client on quality matters, ensuring issues are addressed proactively.
• Provide regular quality performance reports, dashboards, and compliance documentation to the client and project leadership team

Skills

Quality engineering

Construction industry

Quality management

Education

Civil/Quality mgmt qualification

Tools

Aconex

SharePoint

Job description

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer/Advisor for the Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide. You will lead site-based quality management, ensure compliance with specifications and regulations, and drive continuous improvement across construction activities.

The role requires extensive experience in quality engineering within construction, with a focus on defect prevention, audits, and client satisfaction.