Quality Engineer

Role overview

Quality assurance and construction supervision

• Implement and monitor the project Quality Management System according to client and consultant standards.
• Review and approve contractor quality control procedures, ITPs, method statements, and material submissions.
• Check compliance with project specifications, drawings, and international standards including ASTM, AASHTO, and BS.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and quality walkthroughs.
• Oversee quality for roadworks, earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavement layers, asphalt works, and highway structures.
• Verify material testing results and laboratory reports, and check that tests follow applicable standards.
• Monitor workmanship and identify non-conformities or deviations.

Documentation and coordination

• Maintain quality records, NCRs, CARs, inspection logs, and test reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly QA/QC reports for internal and client review.
• Follow up with contractors to close NCRs and corrective actions on time.
• Coordinate quality matters with resident engineers, discipline engineers, contractor QA/QC teams, and the client.
• Provide technical guidance to site inspectors and participate in progress, technical, and quality meetings.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7–12 years of QA/QC experience in highway or road construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of highway materials, QA/QC procedures, test requirements, and international standards.
• Experience working with engineering supervision consultants in KSA is highly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or expressway projects.
• Strong report writing, communication, and coordination skills.