Project Quality Lead – Civil Infrastructure (Fixed-Term)

Brian Perry Civil; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brian Perry Civil is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality activities on a major bridges and roads project in Ashburton. This fixed-term role runs through December 2027 and offers the chance to own quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

You will ensure quality systems, documentation, audits and handover requirements meet high standards while collaborating with project teams, subcontractors and the client.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering qualification, quality management qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer or similar quality assurance role on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of NZTA and large-scale infrastructure project requirements.
• Experience managing quality processes across the full project lifecycle, from establishment through to handover and completion.
• Strong understanding of quality documentation, inspection and test plans (ITPs), audits, compliance and document management systems such as Procore.
• A proactive approach with the ability to investigate issues, gather information independently and keep quality deliverables moving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project's quality management systems and plans.
• Lead QA activities: inspections, audits, testing, work pack reviews.
• Coordinate quality deliverables across subcontractors and teams.
• Monitor quality performance; drive corrective actions and improvements.
• Oversee handover documentation and final quality records.
• Build strong client relationships and provide practical QA support.

Skills

Civil Eng

Quality mgmt

Quality assurance

NZTA knowledge

Project lifecycle

ITPs & audits

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Quality management qualification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Brian Perry Civil is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality activities on a major bridges and roads project in Ashburton. This fixed-term role runs through December 2027 and offers the chance to own quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

You will ensure quality systems, documentation, audits and handover requirements meet high standards while collaborating with project teams, subcontractors and the client.