Construction Quality Lead

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood Thailand is seeking Expressions of Interest for an experienced Construction Quality Lead to contribute to successful delivery of a major data centre project, as part of Thailand’s critical digital infrastructure for a key global client partner. This role will be based onsite in Nong Yai, Chonburi, Thailand and is anticipated to be a 2-year fixed-term contract, with positions available for commencement in mid-January 2027 and mid-April 2027.

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

For more than 160 years, Wood has delivered solutions to some of the world's most complex engineering and construction challenges. Building on over four decades of success in Thailand, we continue to support critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of industry and technology.

As investment in digital infrastructure accelerates across Asia, Wood Thailand is helping deliver world-class data centre facilities that power the next generation of innovation. Join #teamwood and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major mission-critical project.

What We Can Offer

• Excellent compensation and benefits package, with regular reviews to ensure we remain competitive within the market
• Exciting project opportunities supporting the delivery of cutting-edge digital infrastructure and mission-critical facilities
• Global connections through an inclusive and diverse international community of recognised industry experts and innovators
• Commitment to wellbeing, including annual health insurance contribution and 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion across all aspects of our business

#LI-Onsite

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will act as the owner's quality representative, providing independent quality assurance, oversight and governance across all construction activities. You will work closely with the General Contractor (GC), subcontractors, commissioning teams and client stakeholders to ensure quality standards are achieved, issues are proactively addressed and facilities are delivered right the first time.

In addition, you will:

• Review and assess contractor and subcontractor Quality Plans, inspection test plans (ITPs) and quality procedures to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Drive a Right First-Time culture across the project, promoting quality excellence, defect prevention and continuous improvement throughout all construction activities.
• Lead the implementation of Lean construction and continuous improvement practices, identifying and eliminating waste, improving productivity, and driving efficient project delivery outcomes
• Participate in field inspections, material testing, equipment installation verification and startup activities to validate quality performance
• Track, manage and facilitate the timely resolution of quality observations, non-conformances and defects in accordance with established service level objectives (SLOs)
• Lead mock-up inspections, quality benchmarking activities and acceptance reviews to establish construction quality expectations and standards
• Coordinate closely with the Commissioning Agent and project teams to support construction completion, turnover readiness and punch list closure

What Makes You Remarkable?

At Wood, we believe diverse perspectives create stronger teams and better outcomes. If you have the experience and capability to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement listed below.

Expected

You must have full Thailand working rights and be able to pass a pre-employment medical.

Ideally, you will hold a degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, Building Services, Industrial Technology or a related discipline, together with 10+ years of relevant experience supporting major construction projects.

In addition, you will have:

• Proven experience leading construction quality programs on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, technology or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, quality assurance methodologies, inspection and testing processes, and non-conformance management.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing contractor quality documentation, conducting audits and verifying compliance with project specifications.
• Experience participating in field inspections, equipment installations, commissioning readiness activities and construction completion processes.
• Strong knowledge of lean construction principles, continuous improvement practices and quality performance measurement.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to drive quality issue resolution across multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

What will set you apart will be your previous experience supporting the delivery of data centres, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing or high-tech infrastructure projects.

Experience within an owner's representative, client-side, programme management consultancy (PMC) or EPCM environment will also be highly regarded. 

If you are a Construction Quality Lead looking to contribute to the delivery of a major digital infrastructure project in Thailand, apply today.

Shortlisting will commence immediately.