About Us
With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to support the delivery of construction projects in accordance with approved quality standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing quality control processes, conducting site inspections, reviewing technical documentation, and coordinating with project teams to resolve quality-related issues. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound technical knowledge, and the ability to promote a proactive quality culture across the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans, procedures, inspection checklists, and testing requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, codes, and quality standards.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure works are completed in accordance with approved plans and contractual requirements.
- Review material submittals, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, testing reports, and other quality-related documentation.
- Witness and verify material inspections, site tests, and work inspections as required.
- Raise and document Non-Conformance Reports for works that do not meet project requirements.
- Work closely with the project team to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor the timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports, site observations, and quality-related actions.
- Conduct quality audits of subcontractors, suppliers, and project activities to confirm compliance with approved requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing results, approvals, quality observations, and project documentation.
- Prepare regular reports outlining QA/QC findings, recurring issues, quality trends, corrective actions, and recommendations for improvement.
- Provide timely quality performance updates to project managers, clients, consultants, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and training to project teams on quality procedures, inspection requirements, and documentation standards.
- Conduct quality workshops, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to promote a strong quality culture across the project.
- Remain up to date with applicable industry standards, construction codes, regulatory requirements, and quality management practices.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to address quality-related matters.
- Participate in site and project meetings, providing technical input and updates on QA/QC performance.
- Support project handover activities by reviewing quality records, close-out documentation, testing certificates, and as-built information.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years’ professional experience in relevant positions
- Relevant professional certification or training in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control is preferred.
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification would be advantageous.
- Relevant experience in a QA/QC Engineer or Quality Engineer position within the construction or engineering consultancy sector.
- Demonstrated experience working on building, infrastructure, residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, inspection processes, testing requirements, and project documentation.
- Good understanding of Inspection and Test Plans, method statements, material submittals, Requests for Inspection, Non-Conformance Reports, and corrective action processes.
- Familiarity with applicable local authority requirements, international construction codes, project specifications, and ISO 9001 quality management principles.
- Previous experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and construction document management systems.
- Experience using platforms such as Aconex, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar systems would be an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a globally recognised, fast-growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence, sustainability, and commercial success.
- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
- Join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related engineering discipline
- 10+ years of professional experience in relevant positions
- Experience as a QA/QC Engineer or Quality Engineer in construction or engineering consultancy
- Experience on building, infrastructure, residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use construction projects
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, inspection processes, testing requirements, and project documentation
- Understanding of Inspection and Test Plans, method statements, material submittals, Requests for Inspection, Non-Conformance Reports, and corrective action processes
- Familiarity with local authority requirements, international construction codes, project specifications, and ISO 9001 quality management principles
- Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction document management systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Relevant professional certification or training in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
- Experience using Aconex, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar systems
GHD Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GHD and has not been reviewed or approved by GHD.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support, flexible work options, and confidential mental-health assistance are emphasized across the offering. Employee assistance programs for employees and their families further strengthen lifestyle support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid-leave flexibility is highlighted, with the option in some locations to purchase additional leave. Paid holidays and time off are also part of the package in regions where listed.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available in certain countries, and healthcare options are regarded positively in some locations. These medical benefits contribute to a broadly comprehensive baseline.
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What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
