Senior Quality Advisor – Marine Infrastructure

About the role

A marine infrastructure project is underway in Geraldton, Western Australia, and McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Advisor to support the implementation and continuous improvement of project quality systems. The role ensures construction activities, materials and completed works meet contractual, design and quality requirements, working closely with the Project Manager, Quality Manager, engineering team, site supervision and subcontractors. It suits a hands-on quality professional with a quality assurance background from either an engineering or construction discipline.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project quality systems, inspection and test plans, checklists and quality documentation in line with contractual and project requirements.
• Coordinate site quality assurance and control activities, inspections, testing and quality surveillance to verify compliance with specifications and approved documentation.
• Conduct quality audits and review subcontractor and supplier quality systems, identifying non-conformances, corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate quality records, registers and reports, monitor quality performance and escalate emerging issues and trends to project management.
• Work with engineering, construction and site teams to promote quality awareness, resolve quality issues and support delivery of project works.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in a quality assurance or quality control role within construction, infrastructure, civil, marine or a similar project environment.
• Proven ability to interpret technical documentation, work with site and project teams and drive quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep accurate quality records.
• Experience with complex infrastructure or marine construction projects is highly regarded; a relevant engineering or quality qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• Construction quality systems, inspection and test plans, non-conformance management, audits and quality documentation.
• Quality assurance and quality control.

What we offer

• Attractive FIFO roster: 2 weeks on, 1 week off, flying from Perth.
• Unique project opportunity contributing to complex marine infrastructure in Western Australia's Mid West.
• Coastal lifestyle in Geraldton.
• Career development working alongside experienced construction and quality professionals.

The role is sourced directly by McConnell Dowell and does not accept applications through external recruitment agencies. Applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.