Quality Assurance Manager

Experience the opportunity to help deliver one of Australia's largest renewable energy projects and take your career to the next level on a landmark Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria. Join a project that will play a significant role in Australia's energy transition, working alongside industry-leading professionals to deliver complex civil, electrical and energy infrastructure.

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors. We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future. It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role involves owning the project’s Quality Management System, managing a dedicated support team and engaging with subcontractors, OEMs, certifying bodies and key stakeholders. You'll be responsible for developing, implementing and driving quality assurance and control outcomes across design, procurement and construction, and play a key role in supporting the operational success of the project.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a project of major significance, helping shape delivery strategies and contributing to one of Australia's largest renewable energy developments.

Your everyday responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining the project Quality Management System across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and high-voltage infrastructure works.
• Managing, monitoring and reporting on all quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Auditing subcontractor and OEM quality systems and driving conformance to project specifications, standards and codes.
• Integrating with the Commercial Management and Construction Management teams, satisfying both Quality and Operational workstreams.
• Responsible for quality management upstream with the client and JV partners, ensuring your team diligently manages all downstream subcontractor and supplier quality obligations.

Who are you?

Demonstrated Quality Assurance/Quality Management experience on utility-scale renewables projects (solar, BESS, wind or transmission) is held in high regard. You should have demonstrated experience auditing and managing the quality performance of international OEMs, understanding and experience with electrical infrastructure, transmission or major infrastructure projects. A strong understanding of EPC project delivery, ISO 9001 quality systems, inspection and test regimes and non-conformance management is essential. Experience and ability to lead quality audits and drive corrective action close-out with subcontractors and international OEMs is required. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or Lead Auditor certification (e.g. ISO 9001), with excellent reporting and stakeholder management skills are also necessary.

A career with us at Symal offers pathways to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career. We provide early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future, with wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress. Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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