This is Symal.
Symal is a trusted partner in the building and construction industry.
We're an evolving and cohesive group of businesses offering fully integrated civil solutions across diverse sectors. Our group capabilities include self-performing civil infrastructure on large multi-million projects, plant and equipment hire, an Indigenous contractor, a waste resource and recovery business, and commercial, industrial and retail property development.
Together, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow.
Make it yours
Experience the prospect 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.
Who we are
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
Symal Group has entered a Joint Venture partnership with the intent to deliver a major utility-scale Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria.
We're seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager, with a proven track record delivering quality outcomes on renewable energy projects, to play a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of this nationally significant project.
You'll own 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
- Develop, implement and maintain the project Quality Management System across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and high-voltage infrastructure works.
- Manage, monitor and report on all quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
- Audit subcontractor and OEM quality systems and drive conformance to project specifications, standards and codes.
- Integrate 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, and 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.
- Demonstrated experience auditing and managing the quality performance of international OEM's is also held in high regard.
- Understanding and experience with electrical infrastructure, transmission or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of EPC project delivery, ISO 9001 quality systems, inspection and test regimes and non-conformance management.
- Experience managing direct reports
- Experience and ability to lead quality audits and drive corrective action close-out with subcontractors and international OEMs.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or Lead Auditor certification (e.g. ISO 9001), with excellent reporting and stakeholder management skills
A career with us
At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.
There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.
- Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
- Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
- Keep well: 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, we're here to support you when you need it.
- Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.
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, helping you build a future where you belong.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
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