QC Engineer - Construction

Overview

Essential Job Functions

• Implement and maintain quality plans, ITPs, checklists and records to meet contract, specification and standards.
• Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc inspections of materials, workmanship and installations across all trades; record findings and issue NCRs as required.
• Plan and witness critical inspections and tests with site teams and subcontractors, ensuring hold points and audit evidence are retained.
• Coordinate material approvals, review supplier documentation, and verify traceability and compliance before installation.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for defects, monitor effectiveness, and close actions promptly.
• Maintain clear, auditable quality documentation for reports, NCRs, punch lists, progress reports and handover.
• Support site inductions and toolbox talks on quality requirements and acceptance criteria; promote continuous improvement.
• Support quality audits, client inspections and third-party certification; implement actions and track closure.
• Partner with design, planning and site management to build quality into programme planning and minimise rework and defects.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–7 years in quality control/assurance on construction projects, with exposure to structural, MEP and finishing trades.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, inspections, materials testing, ISO 9001, and local building regulations.
• Experience creating inspection/test plans, issuing non-conformance reports, and managing corrective actions to closure.
• Clear report writing skills, strong attention to detail, and factual evidence for clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient with quality/document control systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); project management/ERP is a plus.
• Clear communicator who can work with subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams; highly organised and able to prioritise on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Formal quality qualification or training (e.g. NEBOSH, CQI/IRCA ISO 9001 lead auditor, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience with materials testing procedures and familiarity with laboratory reporting is preferred.

Minimum Requirement