Senior Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA/QC systems in line with industry standards and project requirements.
• Inspect and test materials, specialist wellness systems, installations, and finished fitout works.
• Review and implement quality control plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify and manage non-conformances and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and maintain QA/QC documentation, inspection reports, testing records, and handover documentation.
• Ensure measuring and testing equipment is calibrated and used properly; support internal and external audits.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, operators, and specialist subcontractors on quality matters.
• Inspect specialist wellness installations and associated MEP interfaces.
• Monitor mock-ups, sample approvals, and benchmark installations for compliance with project specifications.
• Promote a quality-first culture and drive continuous improvement across project activities.

Experience and qualifications

• 8+ years of QA/QC experience in luxury fitout, hospitality, or specialist spa and wellness projects.
• Proven experience delivering high-end spa, sauna, steam room, hammam, thermal suite, wellness centre, or luxury hospitality developments.
• Experience on luxury hotels, resorts, wellness retreats, or premium hospitality projects in the UAE, GCC, or internationally.
• Strong background inspecting specialist wellness installations, finishes, bespoke joinery, natural stone, waterproofing systems, and MEP coordination works.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, operators, and specialist subcontractors throughout project delivery.
• Experience on landmark hospitality, resort, or wellness projects is highly advantageous.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong knowledge of luxury fitout materials, bespoke joinery, stone, metal, glass, specialist finishes, and wellness construction systems.
• Understanding of spa and wellness facilities, including saunas, steam rooms, hammams, thermal suites, vitality pools, treatment rooms, and relaxation areas.
• Ability to review and inspect specialist wellness installations against project specifications, manufacturers’ requirements, and international quality standards.
• Proficiency reading architectural, interior design, shop, and MEP coordination drawings.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, ITPs, method statements, snagging, testing, commissioning, and handover requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Construction, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles is advantageous.

About ALEC

Opportunity

• The role offers the opportunity to contribute to quality standards on spa, wellness, and luxury hospitality projects and to support continuous improvement initiatives.