Quality Engineer

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join us on the major project Ōtaki to North Levin - Te Pae o Tararua.

This is a big one - a Roads of National Significance project!

The Ōtaki to North Levin (Te Pae o Tararua) project focuses on upgrading the transport link along State Highway 1 (SH1) between Ōtaki and North Levin to improve road safety, reduce congestion, enhance travel efficiency, and support regional economic growth. It is one of the Government’s Roads of National Significance and is being undertaken by two Alliances – the north (delivered by partners Fulton Hogan , HEB, WSP and Aurecon) and south (delivered by partners Downer, McConnell Dowell, Beca and Tonkin+Taylor).

This exciting new four-lane 24.8km highway project will dramatically improve safety and resilience, providing better access to walking and cycling facilities for those moving around or through the Horowhenua and Kāpiti districts.

With strong technical capability and hands on experience in project-based quality management, you’ll know how to turn standards into action by being a key influence towards the teams to keep quality front of mind from the start, helping reduce defects and rework while making sure systems, processes and controls are applied properly and consistently.

Key responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Lot Packages, Work Packages, and associated documentation
- Drive quality planning, assurance and control activities across the project.
- Monitor and analyse project performance against the agreed company Quality KPI’s and business objectives accurately reporting this to the Project Team on a timely monthly basis.
- Preparation, distribution and monitoring of quality audit schedules and ensuring completion of audit actions.
- Conduct regular on-site visits to all work areas across the project to ensure site quality audits.
- Coordinate inspections, test plans, audits and quality records to support compliant delivery.
- Partner with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to identify issues early and implement practical improvements.
- Monitor non-conformances, corrective actions and close-out activities to ensure strong quality outcomes.
- Identify quality risks and opportunities for improvement and proactively implement solutions
- Collate appropriate records to drive final sign-off by the client, designer, and other stakeholders.
- Support a culture where high standards, low ego and continuous improvement go hand in hand.

This is a role with real reach, where you’ll work across internal teams, subcontractors, designers, clients and key stakeholders to drive better outcomes and keep delivery on track.

We’re looking for someone with:

- A qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction ideally minimum level 7 NZQA
- Experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role on infrastructure, civil construction or major project environments.
- Experience with the use of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, RAMM and Road Eng.
- Have good understanding of relevant quality standards (ISO 9001 and related frameworks).
- Strong working knowledge of quality management systems, audit processes and compliance documentation.
- The ability to analyse issues, improve processes and keep quality outcomes moving forward.
- Confidence working with project teams, site teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
- A proactive, accountable approach with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

- Company vehicle

- KiwiSaver employer contributions
- Fuel discount card
- Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

- Family scholarships
- Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
- Medical insurance (an eligibility period applies)
- Life insurance

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

This major infrastructure project, currently in construction, is a Road of National Significance and contributes to building a transport network that enables people and freight to move around efficiently, quickly, and safely. The project involves 3 million cubic metres of earthworks as well as the construction of 10 bridges, 19 culverts, 8 stream diversions and 7 wetlands.  Fulton Hogan is constructing the project in a joint venture with HEB Construction, continuing a long and successful partnership on large projects in the Bay of Plenty.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities. At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about high expectations, low ego, and people who back each other to keep improving. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

How to apply

If you’re keen to help shape quality outcomes on the Ō2NL project and grow your career with a team that backs good ideas, apply now.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring current entitlement to work in New Zealand and strong Quality Engineering experience gained on comparable large-scale projects. Please highlight your relevant project experience in your cover letter.