• Can be based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
• Rare chance to lead national quality strategy at Seymour Whyte
• We are experiencing significant growth – it's an ideal time to join our team

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

With one of our long-standing team members preparing for a well-earned retirement, Seymour Whyte is offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a seasoned quality leader to shape the future of our national operations.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic National Quality Manager – Operations to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of our corporate Quality Management System (QMS). Reporting directly to our General Manager – Health, Safety, Environment & Quality, this pivotal role will drive operational excellence across our national portfolio by ensuring alignment with third-party certification standards and meeting client-specific requirements.

This role is based in Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney, with location flexibility across our key offices. It requires onsite, face-to-face engagement with our team and is not a remote position.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

About the role:

Governance & Strategy

• Partner with the National Quality & Systems Manager to maintain and evolve the suite of Quality Policies, Procedures, and Forms.
• Lead initiatives to embed best practices and enhance quality performance across the business.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with third-party certifications and pre-qualification requirements.
• Conduct audits and management system reviews in line with the Company Audit Schedule.
• Develop strategic quality objectives that support business efficiency and profitability.

Pre-Contracts & Tendering

• Contribute to EOIs and tender submissions with high-quality documentation, narratives, and performance data.

Operational Quality Leadership

• Maintain and authorise master Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Support project teams during launch and close-out phases, ensuring quality resourcing and compliance.
• Mentor Project Quality Managers and operational teams to build capability and consistency.
• Analyse QMS data to identify trends and lead improvement initiatives.

Training & Capability Development

• Develop and maintain QMS training materials for the LMS and internal knowledge platforms.

Systems & Tools

• Manage quality systems, ensuring functionality and user training.
• Create and maintain operational manuals and guides, and oversee the Monitoring & Measuring Equipment database.

Leadership & Culture

• Provide expert advice and leadership to quality representatives across the business.
• Champion a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability.

About You

You are a seasoned quality professional with:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or its equivalent

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering construction quality management.
• Strong knowledge of client standards and specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite and quality systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability.
• A current driver’s licence and flexibility to travel nationally (up to 3 days at a time).

 We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

Reference code: 494500

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.