Senior QA / QC Engineer

Responsibilities

Review and ensure contractor’s Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements, and Material Submittals meet project and client requirements.

Monitor construction activities and conduct site inspections for both vertical (buildings) and horizontal (infrastructure) works to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.

Identify and report non-conformances, issue NCRs, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.

Attend site progress meetings and technical discussions, providing quality-related input and updates.

Maintain and track all quality-related documentation, records, and reports for audits and client reviews.

Coordinate with the client, contractors, and design consultants to ensure alignment on quality expectations.

Ensure that testing and commissioning activities are planned and executed as per quality standards.

Participate in internal and external audits and support closeout of audit findings.

Promote a culture of quality awareness and continual improvement across the project team.

Support the handover process by verifying documentation, as-builts, and snagging compliance.

Supervise and verify the implementation of quality control procedures by contractors and subcontractors on site.

Lead quality walkthroughs and ensure timely closure of punch lists and observations.

Monitor construction and installation activities to proactively identify and resolve potential quality issues.

Ensure laboratory and field testing (e.g., concrete, asphalt, soil compaction) is performed as per project specifications.

Review and verify contractors’ inspection and test reports for completeness and accuracy.

Coordinate with the HSE team to ensure quality and safety standards are being implemented concurrently.

Evaluate and monitor the performance of quality personnel assigned by the contractor.

Provide training and guidance to junior quality staff and site engineers on quality standards and compliance.

Collaborate with the design team and technical office to address RFIs and field issues from a quality perspective.

Support the technical review of subcontractor and supplier qualifications related to quality.

Track and monitor the status of material approvals and factory / site inspections.

Ensure the use of approved materials and workmanship throughout all stages of construction.

Assist in the preparation of monthly quality reports and KPIs for client submission.

Support project handover and close-out procedures, ensuring all quality documentation is properly compiled and submitted.

Essential Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering field.

Minimum 12 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, with proven exposure to large-scale housing, building, and infrastructure projects.

Experience working in PMC or consultant roles is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of quality standards, particularly ISO 9001 : 2015.

Familiar with Saudi Building Code and NHC requirements is an advantage.

Certification such as ISO Lead Auditor, QA / QC is preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong reporting, documentation, and inspection skills.

Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).

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