Quality Advisor - Christchurch

Fulton Hogan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Fuel discount card

Parental leave top-up payment with RTW

Family scholarships

Ongoing training and development

Staff discounts

Medical and Life insurance

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Quality Advisor to join our Civil Construction team in Christchurch. This hands-on role spans multiple projects, ensuring quality systems are lived on site and not just on paper.

You will lead QA efforts, champion safety and environmental excellence, and coordinate across teams to keep work to the highest standards. You will role-model authentic quality leadership, manage multiple priorities, and build strong relationships with clients, subbies and our whanau.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering qualification preferred.
• Experience in quality or engineering role in civil construction or high‑risk industry.
• Solid knowledge of acts, standards and regulations relating to quality compliance in civil construction.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify, maintain and train site-based teams in quality policies, systems and procedures to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard.
• Ensure the implementation and consistent application of our quality systems, plans and strategy.
• Coach project teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver all quality aspects of their work.
• Assist in the development of site-specific Quality management plans and safety-in-design methodology.

Skills

Quality leadership

Stakeholder management

On-site QC

Communication

Multi-priority management

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for a Quality Advisor to join our Civil Construction team based in Christchurch.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll work across multiple civil projects, helping teams lift quality from project start‑up through to close‑out. You'll be out on site, close to the work, making sure systems and processes land well in practice, not just on paper.

This role demands authentic quality leadership and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You'll champion safety, wellbeing, quality, and environmental excellence, helping steer everyone aboard the waka with integrity and industry know-how.

Key role responsibilities

In this position, you will provide quality support and leadership to develop, implement, verify, maintain and train site‑based teams in quality policies, systems and procedures necessary to ensure projects are delivered at the highest standard throughout the full project lifecycle.

In addition to the above you will

• Ensure the implementation and consistent application of our systems, plans, policies, initiatives and strategy.
• Build trusting relationships to influence and collaborate on solutions.
• Support and coach project teams, subbies and clients to deliver all quality aspects of their work.
• Assisting in the development of site‑specific Quality management plans & safety in‑design methodology.

Your people skills will forge strong, lasting relationships across our whanau - from clients and subcontractors to team members. With your experience and leadership, you'll help drive Fulton Hogan towards our strategic goals.

We're looking for someone with

• A Civil Engineering qualification is preferred
• At least 2 years' experience in a Quality or Engineering role in civil construction or similar high‑Risk industry
• Solid knowledge of applicable acts, standards and regulations relating to quality compliance in civil construction activities
• Outstanding people and communication skills, able to build trust and respect across all levels of our diverse team.
• Strong organisational ability, efficiently coordinating tasks and adapting to change without missing a beat.
• Proven problem‑solving skills and composure under pressure.
• Analytical skills - collecting data, researching, compiling insights, and preparing clear reports.
• Solid experience with the Microsoft Office suite, plus the capability to quickly pick up new systems and applications.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

• Company Vehicle
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical and Life insurance "an eligibility period applies."

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It's how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We're flat, friendly, and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ideas can come from anywhere.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, down-to-earth team culture day to day, and high standards when it counts. We're proud of the work we do in our communities and the role we play in creating, connecting, and caring for Aotearoa's infrastructure.