At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management for Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing across major projects.
- Company: SET, a growing Newcastle-based engineering and construction company.
- Benefits: Permanent role with career growth, no FIFO, and direct access to leadership.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment focused on innovation and quality.
- Why this job: Join a landmark project and make a real impact in critical infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Engineering and 7-10+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
You'll own Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing quality across a large multi-building campus, covering LV electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fire services. You'll work with multiple contractors from installation through testing, commissioning and handover.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing works comply with the client's quality management framework, and report on quality performance.
- Review and approve contractor quality plans, ITPs and ITRs across electrical, mechanical and plumbing works.
- Oversee hold and witness points, including inspection and testing of LV electrical, mechanical, cooling and hydraulic systems.
- Review contractor test results and certification for compliance.
- Audit contractors against client quality standards and the relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000, AS 1668 and AS/NZS 3500.
- Manage non-conformances, defects and quality records through to final handover.
- Lead and mentor quality team members and report to senior project stakeholders.
About you
- A Bachelor of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (essential).
- 7–10+ years' experience, including leading quality on major Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing construction projects.
- A proven record of managing quality across multiple contractors and work packages.
- Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS 1668 and AS/NZS 3500.
- Data centre or mission-critical experience (highly regarded).
- Experience across electrical, mechanical and plumbing services (highly regarded).
- Chartered status (CPEng / NER) highly regarded.
- Industrial or critical infrastructure experience (essential).
- A White Card and a current driver's licence.
About us
- Specialised Engineering Technologies (SET) is a Newcastle-based engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure for mining, data centres and critical facilities.
- We're growing our major projects team and need an experienced Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing (MEP) quality leader.
- Hunter-based work, with no FIFO or long-distance commute.
- A key role on a landmark project.
- A small, growing team with direct access to leadership.
- A permanent role with long-term career growth in major projects.
- Start: Early 2027, aligned with project commencement.
Electrical (Mechanical/Plumbing) Quality Manager – Major Projects employer: Specialised Engineering Technologies
Specialised Engineering Technologies (SET) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead quality management on landmark projects in a supportive Newcastle-based environment. With a focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, SET provides direct access to leadership and fosters long-term career development without the need for FIFO or lengthy commutes. Join a small, dedicated team where your expertise will make a significant impact on major infrastructure projects.
Contact Details:
Specialised Engineering Technologies Recruitment Team
