QA/QC Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced QA/QC professional to oversee quality management across high-rise and major building projects in the UAE. You will coordinate inspections, audits, and documentation to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and ISO 9001 standards.

The role requires deep knowledge of ITPs, QC procedures, and testing across concrete, steel, MEP installations, and finishes. You will mentor QA/QC teams and drive continuous quality improvements on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/construction engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP activities to ensure conformance with specs and drawings.
• Review QMS, ITPs, Method Statements, and Quality Procedures for contractors.
• Conduct surveillance inspections and audits to verify ISO and project requirements.
• Review submittals, data sheets, samples, and supplier qualifications for compliance.
• Coordinate with labs, consultants, contractors and suppliers to secure timely inspections and approvals.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and discuss quality performance in meetings.

Skills

QA/QC principles

ISO 9001

Inspection methodologies

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

CQE or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Tools

Aconex

Procore

BIM platforms

Quality management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Overview

This is a Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) position responsible for overseeing quality management systems, contract compliance, inspections, testing activities, and adherence to international construction standards across high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and building infrastructure projects. The role requires strong technical expertise in building construction, leadership in quality systems implementation, and the ability to effectively coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Your role

• Understands the requirements of construction contracts, specifications, Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Tender Documents related to building and high-rise construction projects.
• Prepares clear and concise quality reports, inspection reports, audit findings, non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action reports (CARs), and technical correspondence.
• Monitors QA/QC aspects of civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved shop drawings, codes, and standards.
• Reviews and evaluates contractor and subcontractor Quality Management Systems (QMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Control Procedures.
• Conducts surveillance inspections and audits to verify compliance with project requirements, ISO standards, and approved quality procedures.
• Reviews material submittals, technical data sheets, samples, mock-ups, and supplier qualifications for compliance with project specifications.
• Ensures that incoming materials, construction works, and completed installations conform to approved standards and project requirements.
• Reviews and interprets drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements, IFC drawings, technical standards, and applicable local authority regulations.
• Conducts and documents inspections for structural concrete works, reinforcement installation, steel structures, waterproofing, façade systems, architectural finishes, MEP installations, and fit-out works.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, testing laboratories, and suppliers to ensure timely inspections and approvals.
• Monitors implementation of corrective and preventive actions associated with quality deficiencies and non-conformance reports.
• Leads internal and external quality audits and assesses contractor compliance with project quality requirements and ISO 9001 standards.
• Participates in project meetings and provides updates regarding quality performance, quality issues, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Monitors testing activities including concrete, steel, soil, waterproofing, façade, fireproofing, and MEP systems testing.
• Reviews commissioning documentation and participates in pre-handover, snagging, and final acceptance inspections.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and site teams.
• Assists in developing quality training programs, quality awareness initiatives, and lessons learned exercises.
• Maintains project quality records, inspection logs, test reports, material approvals, and audit documentation.
• Promotes safe work practices and adherence to company HSE requirements during quality inspection activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the QA/QC Manager or Project Director.

About you

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC principles, quality management systems, and quality control procedures for building construction projects.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Thorough understanding of construction materials, testing requirements, inspection methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to develop, review, and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Experience conducting quality audits and managing corrective and preventive action processes.
• Knowledge of international construction codes and standards, including ASTM, ACI, BS, IEC, NFPA, and local authority requirements.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, façade, finishing, and MEP construction activities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to identify quality risks and implement proactive quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Aconex, Procore, BIM platforms, and quality management software.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple priorities.

Education / Experience / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of QA/QC experience in major building construction projects, including at least 5 years on high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or tower developments.
• Proven experience in quality management of reinforced concrete structures, building envelopes, interior fit-out, and MEP installations.
• Experience working with leading contractors, consultants, or PMC organizations on large-scale building projects.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent quality certification is preferred.
• Membership in recognized professional bodies is an advantage.
• Experience in Middle East, GCC, or international high-rise construction projects is preferred.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.