Senior QA/QC Engineer – Infrastructure Projects
Job Summary
The Senior QA/QC Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring that all construction works comply with contract requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications, authority regulations, and applicable international standards.
The role oversees the implementation of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS), supervises QA/QC Engineers, Material Engineers, and Inspectors, and works closely with the Project Director, Resident Engineers, Contractors, Laboratories, and Authorities to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects.
Key Job Duties
1. Quality Management System
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) and Project Quality Plan (PQP).
- Ensure all construction activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, authority requirements, and quality procedures.
- Develop and monitor quality objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct internal quality audits and monitor compliance across all project disciplines.
2. Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Review and approve Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and material submittals.
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved QA/QC procedures and contract requirements.
- Supervise inspections, testing activities, and quality verification processes.
- Ensure only approved materials and construction methods are utilized.
3. Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions
- Lead the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
- Investigate quality issues and implement preventive and corrective measures.
- Monitor timely close-out of all quality-related observations and deficiencies.
- Analyse quality trends and recommend process improvements.
4. Material Quality & Laboratory Coordination
- Coordinate with the Material Engineer regarding material approvals, testing programmes, and laboratory activities.
- Review laboratory test reports, field testing results, and quality certifications.
- Ensure compliance of all construction materials with project specifications and authority requirements.
5. Stakeholder & Authority Coordination
- Liaise with the Client, Contractors, Authorities, Independent Laboratories, and Project Teams on quality-related matters.
- Participate in quality meetings, technical workshops, authority inspections, and project reviews.
- Support authority approvals, testing & commissioning, and asset handover activities.
6. Team Leadership & Reporting
- Lead and mentor QA/QC Engineers, Material Engineers, and Quality Inspectors.
- Prepare quality dashboards, KPI reports, audit reports, and management summaries.
- Maintain project quality records, registers, and documentation.
- Report quality performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to the Project Director and Resident Engineer.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent Quality Management qualification is highly preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience on major infrastructure projects, including at least 5 years as a Senior QA/QC Engineer or QA/QC Manager.
- Proven experience in roads, utilities, drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, electrical, telecom, public realm, and transportation infrastructure.
- Extensive experience in consultancy-based construction supervision.
- Strong knowledge of UAE authority quality requirements and approval procedures.
- Experience in testing & commissioning, project handover, and asset transfer is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, QA/QC procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and FIDIC contracts.
- Strong experience in quality auditing, laboratory testing, material approvals, NCR management, and construction quality control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Asite, and quality/document management systems.
- Familiarity with BIM and digital quality management platforms is an advantage.
Behavioural & Management Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence.
- Professional, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement, compliance, and client satisfaction.