We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Advisor to support the delivery of major projects across the resources, energy and renewables sectors.
Based in Perth, this role will provide quality leadership, technical guidance and assurance across the full project lifecycle, from early engineering and procurement through to construction, commissioning and project closeout.
Working closely with engineering, project delivery, procurement and construction teams, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality management frameworks, establishing project-specific quality requirements and ensuring contractors and suppliers meet technical and quality obligations. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with strong project experience to contribute to large-scale projects supporting the global energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide quality advice and guidance across project teams, ensuring consistent application of quality principles, processes and standards.
- Develop, implement and maintain project Quality Management Plans and supporting frameworks.
- Establish and manage project quality strategies across the full project lifecycle, from early engineering through to completion and closeout.
- Collaborate with engineering disciplines to establish technical quality requirements for equipment and material packages.
- Review technical documentation, drawings, supplier deliverables and quality records to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Assess and approve supplier and contractor quality deliverables, ensuring technical requirements, traceability and verification obligations are met.
- Undertake tender and bid evaluations, identifying quality risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor and report on project quality performance, identifying areas requiring corrective action.
- Develop and execute project quality audit schedules, conduct audits and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.
- Support project teams with quality systems, processes, inductions and training.
- Monitor quality execution against project schedules, budgets and change management requirements.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and external consultants.
- Promote a proactive quality culture, ensuring quality requirements are embedded throughout all project activities.
- Minimum five years' experience in a project quality role within engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning or project delivery environments.
- Experience across EPC, EPCM, EP or construction management projects.
- Background in the resources, oil and gas, energy or renewables sectors.
- Strong understanding of engineering specifications and industry standards, including AS, API, ASME, IEC and ISO.
- Experience facilitating risk-based quality assessments across projects, materials and equipment packages.
- Exposure to material and equipment quality inspections, including acceptance testing.
- Experience working with OEMs, major suppliers and Tier 1 contractors.
- Demonstrated capability developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and conducting project quality audits.
- Excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and provide credible quality advice across multidisciplinary teams.
- A genuine interest in renewable energy and the energy transition.
- University degree in Engineering or a relevant trade qualification within installation, construction or commissioning disciplines.
