QA/QC Engineer

Role overview

Core responsibilities

• Review contracts, specifications, RFPs, tender documents, drawings, BOQs, IFC drawings, method statements, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor civil, structural, architectural, façade, finishes, and MEP work against project requirements and approved documents.
• Review contractor QMS, ITPs, method statements, procedures, material submittals, samples, mock-ups, and supplier qualifications.
• Conduct and document inspections of concrete, reinforcement, steel, waterproofing, façade, fireproofing, MEP, and fit-out work.
• Lead audits, monitor corrective and preventive actions, and prepare inspection, audit, NCR, corrective-action, and quality-performance reports.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals; monitor testing; review commissioning documents; and participate in snagging, pre-handover, and final acceptance.
• Maintain quality records and mentor engineers, inspectors, and site teams; support training and lessons learned.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with company HSE requirements during quality inspections.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–15 years of QA/QC experience in major building construction, including at least 5 years on high-rise or tower developments.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, building envelopes, interior fit-out, and MEP installations, including work for contractors, consultants, or PMC organizations.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong knowledge of building construction QA/QC, quality management systems, construction materials, testing, and inspection methods.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems; knowledge of ASTM, ACI, BS, IEC, NFPA, and local requirements.
• Ability to develop and review ITPs, method statements, and quality procedures; conduct audits and manage corrective and preventive actions.
• Analytical, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, communication, report-writing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Aconex, Procore, BIM platforms, and quality management software.

Preferred qualifications

• CQE, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent quality certification is preferred; membership in recognized professional bodies is an advantage.
• Middle East, GCC, or international high-rise construction experience is preferred.

Rewards and benefits

• Benefits include tax-free salary, life and medical insurance, annual leave, gratuity, discretionary bonus, annual flight contribution, and transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program provides access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, health, fitness, and nutrition.

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