QA/QC Engineer

AECO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM QA/QC Engineer – Infrastructure & Bridges in Abu Dhabi on-site will manage quality control activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, and project quality requirements.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 7+ years of UAE infrastructure/bridge experience, with strong communication to drive inspections, NCRs, and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of QA/QC experience on major infrastructure and bridge projects.
• Knowledge of construction quality management systems, ITPs, method statements, inspection procedures, and standards.
• Experience in bridge construction, concrete works, reinforcement, piling, foundations, earthworks, roads, drainage, and utilities.
• Experience in reviewing NCRs, corrective actions, inspection records, test reports, and material documentation.
• Strong understanding of quality control and construction inspection procedures.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor QA/QC activities for infrastructure and bridge construction works.
• Review and implement the approved Project Quality Plan, ITPs, method statements, specifications, and quality procedures.
• Review Contractor QA/QC submissions, including Quality Plans, ITPs, method statements, material submittals, and inspection procedures.
• Monitor bridge works including piling, foundations, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, concrete, reinforcement, bearings, expansion joints, and barriers.
• Monitor infrastructure works including earthworks, roads, drainage, wet utilities, dry utilities, kerbs, paving, and associated works.
• Review Inspection Requests (IRs), material approvals, test reports, material certificates, and quality records.
• Coordinate and monitor inspections, laboratory testing, and field testing in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Monitor concrete works including reinforcement, formwork, concrete placement, curing, and testing.
• Identify non-conforming works and coordinate the required corrective actions.
• Raise and follow up on NCRs, observations, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Conduct quality inspections and audits of Contractor activities and construction processes.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, test results and project documentation.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Inspectors, Contractor QA/QC team, laboratory, and other disciplines to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor the quality of completed works and support final inspections, handover, and closeout activities.
• Participate in quality meetings and provide updates on quality performance and outstanding issues.

Skills

Quality control

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Site - Interna

Company Description

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Job Description

We are looking for a QA/QC Engineer – Infrastructure & Bridges to join our project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and monitoring quality control activities for infrastructure and bridge works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor quality control activities for infrastructure and bridge construction works.
• Review and implement the approved Project Quality Plan, ITPs, method statements, specifications, and quality procedures.
• Review Contractor QA/QC submissions, including Quality Plans, ITPs, method statements, material submittals, and inspection procedures.
• Monitor bridge works including piling, foundations, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, concrete, reinforcement, bearings, expansion joints, and barriers.
• Monitor infrastructure works including earthworks, roads, drainage, wet utilities, dry utilities, kerbs, paving, and associated works.
• Review Inspection Requests (IRs), material approvals, test reports, material certificates, and quality records.
• Coordinate and monitor inspections, laboratory testing, and field testing in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Monitor concrete works including reinforcement, formwork, concrete placement, curing, and testing.
• Identify non-conforming works and coordinate the required corrective actions.
• Raise and follow up on NCRs, observations, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Conduct quality inspections and audits of Contractor activities and construction processes.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, test results and project documentation.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Inspectors, Contractor QA/QC team, laboratory, and other disciplines to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor the quality of completed works and support final inspections, handover, and closeout activities.
• Participate in quality meetings and provide updates on quality performance and outstanding issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant QA/QC experience on major infrastructure and bridge projects.
• Good knowledge of construction quality management systems, ITPs, method statements, inspection procedures, and applicable standards.
• Experience in bridge construction, concrete works, reinforcement, piling, foundations, earthworks, roads, drainage, and utilities.
• Experience in reviewing NCRs, corrective actions, inspection records, test reports, and material documentation.
• Strong understanding of quality control and construction inspection procedures.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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