Concrete Laboratory Quality Control Engineer Job Snapshot - Role: Concrete Laboratory Quality Control Engineer - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Glass, Ceramics and Concrete - Function: Quality Assurance - Experience: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Details
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Dubai
- Industry: Glass, Ceramics and Concrete
- Function: Quality Assurance
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Raw Material Testing and Inspection - Conduct laboratory testing and quality inspections of cement, aggregates, water, and chemical admixtures used in concrete production. Evaluate raw materials against approved project specifications and applicable quality requirements. Perform aggregate testing, including sieve analysis, moisture content, specific gravity, and water absorption. Carry out other relevant aggregate tests according to approved laboratory procedures. Monitor cement and admixture quality through laboratory testing and verification of supplier certificates. Identify material quality concerns and communicate findings to the relevant quality control personnel.
- Fresh Concrete Laboratory Testing - Perform slump tests to assess fresh concrete workability. Measure concrete temperature according to approved testing procedures. Conduct density and unit weight testing of fresh concrete. Perform air content testing where applicable. Record laboratory test results accurately and verify compliance with approved specifications. Follow established sampling and testing procedures to ensure consistent and reliable results.
- Hardened Concrete and Compressive Strength Testing - Prepare concrete cubes and cylinders for compressive-strength testing. Ensure specimens are properly identified, prepared, and maintained for testing. Conduct compressive-strength tests at specified concrete ages. Record and report compressive-strength results according to laboratory requirements. Identify test results that do not meet specified acceptance criteria. Support investigations into concrete strength variations and other quality concerns.
- Concrete Mix Design and Trial Mix Verification - Monitor and verify concrete mix designs against approved requirements. Participate in laboratory testing and evaluation of concrete trial mixes. Review test results to assess concrete performance and compliance. Support the development and optimisation of concrete mixes. Assist in evaluating adjustments intended to improve concrete strength, workability, and durability. Contribute to mix optimisation activities aimed at improving material efficiency and production costs.
- Quality Control and Non-Conformance Investigation - Review laboratory results to identify deviations from approved quality requirements. Investigate non-conforming concrete and raw material test results. Assist QC Engineers in identifying potential root causes of quality problems. Support the development and implementation of appropriate corrective actions. Coordinate with production and batching plant teams regarding laboratory findings. Maintain accurate records of non-conforming results and related quality investigations.
- Laboratory Equipment and Calibration - Ensure laboratory testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated. Monitor equipment condition and suitability for required testing activities. Maintain accurate equipment calibration and maintenance records. Operate laboratory equipment safely and according to approved procedures. Identify equipment-related issues that may affect testing accuracy. Support reliable laboratory operations through proper equipment handling and maintenance.
- Laboratory Documentation and Quality Reporting - Maintain accurate records of raw material testing, concrete testing, and laboratory quality control activities. Prepare and update laboratory test reports and supporting documentation. Maintain calibration records and relevant quality control files. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory quality reports. Ensure test results and laboratory records are complete and available for review. Follow approved documentation procedures and reporting requirements.
- Production and Site Coordination - Coordinate with batching plant personnel regarding concrete production and material quality. Communicate laboratory findings to production teams and QC Engineers. Work with project and site technicians to address concrete testing requirements. Provide relevant testing information to support concrete quality investigations. Assist in resolving quality concerns affecting concrete production and project requirements. Maintain effective communication between laboratory, production, and site quality control teams.
- Testing Standards and Compliance - Ensure laboratory testing follows approved procedures and project specifications. Apply relevant international testing standards to raw material and concrete quality assessments. Verify that testing activities are performed consistently and accurately. Maintain compliance with applicable laboratory quality control requirements. Support reliable testing practices throughout concrete production and quality verification activities.
Educational Qualifications
Civil Engineering educational qualification required.
Technical Knowledge and Competencies
- Knowledge of ready-mix concrete materials and production processes.
- Understanding of cement, aggregates, water, and chemical admixtures.
- Familiarity with raw material testing and inspection procedures.
- Ability to perform concrete slump, temperature, density, and air content tests.
- Knowledge of concrete cube and cylinder preparation and compressive-strength testing.
- Understanding of aggregate sieve analysis, moisture content, specific gravity, and absorption testing.
- Familiarity with concrete mix designs and trial mix evaluation.
- Knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and calibration requirements.
- Understanding of concrete strength, workability, durability, and material performance.
- Ability to identify non-conforming test results and assist in quality investigations.
- Knowledge of laboratory documentation and quality reporting procedures.
- Ability to follow approved testing methods, project specifications, and relevant international standards.
Professional Skills
- Strong attention to testing accuracy and quality control requirements.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to maintain organised laboratory records and reports.
- Effective communication with production, batching plant, and site personnel.
- Ability to identify and report material or concrete quality concerns.
- Commitment to safe laboratory equipment operation.
- Ability to coordinate testing activities with relevant technical teams.
- Focus on consistent testing practices and reliable quality results.
About Azizi Developments
Azizi Developments is a Dubai-based private real estate developer with a portfolio of residential, commercial, and other property developments across the United Arab Emirates. The company follows a construction-driven approach that emphasises quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with project requirements. The Concrete Laboratory Quality Control Engineer will support these objectives through accurate material testing, concrete quality verification, laboratory reporting, and continuous improvement of concrete mix performance.