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Lily Hanna

from server at pie shop to Quality and Systems Manager
I help our construction teams do safe, high-quality work.
Industry
Construction and infrastructure
Company
FKG Group - Sponsored by Construction Pathways
Job Level
Senior

Ask me about

  • What is the most interesting project I have worked on
  • How I stay up-to-date with the latest technology and trends
  • What inspired me to transition from construction site to current role
  • What skills are important in civil engineering and construction

About me

  • International Experience

I originally wanted to be a pilot – I thought getting paid to travel the world would be amazing. I applied for the Air Force but didn’t get in, and suddenly I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I’ve always been good at maths and problem solving, so I spoke to my mum about my options. Construction has always been in my blood – my grandad was a civil engineer who started his own construction company in New Zealand, and three of my uncles are also engineers. After talking to one of them about what it’s like to work in the industry, I realised that being onsite and building civil projects sounded like a lot of fun. That conversation sparked something in me, and I decided to study civil engineering.

About my role

  • Analytical
  • Confident
  • Passionate
  • Practical
  • Reliable

A Quality and Systems Manager is responsible for managing the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS), making sure it meets client, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role develops, reviews, and updates systems and processes to ensure they are effective, compliant, and suitable to support the company’s operations efficiently. A Quality and Systems Manager works closely with site teams, project managers, and senior leaders to support the delivery of safe, high-quality work across all projects as well as providing training and guidance to help staff understand and apply the systems in their daily work. This role acts as a key link between field teams and corporate systems and helps the business operate efficiently, meet its obligations, and maintain a strong reputation for compliance and excellence.

Education

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering
  • Cert IV in HSE
  • Lead Auditor in Integrated Management Systems

Subjects

  • English
  • Languages
  • Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Specialist Mathematics (Maths C)

Hobbies

  • Cooking
  • Gym
  • Pilates
  • Reading
  • Seeing family and friends

Pets

  • 1 Dog

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Gained engineering experience during uni holidays
  2. Worked onsite across diverse projects after uni
  3. Moved to London for construction work
  4. Returned to Brisbane just before COVID
  5. Transitioned to Systems/HSEQ role

My typical day

My employer

Through UNIQ You's partnership with Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) we have been able to welcome construction advisors from CSQ's Major Contractor Partners. Read more about this Advisors employer below. The FKG Group provides integrated construction, civil, development and support services throughout Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. As a privately owned, leading Tier-2 contractor, FKG Group undertakes projects for both government and private clients, and throughout their 50+ year history has developed an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding construction, civil and development projects. With an unrivalled safety record, the FKG Group employs more than 1,000 team members across their group of companies, priding themselves on their commitment to supporting the local communities in which they work.