QA/QC Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in the UAE is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards for infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering and project management and will be responsible for implementing the Quality Management System, conducting inspections, and approving quality documentation. Strong knowledge of UAE standards is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering and project management experience.
• Proven experience in QA/QC roles for infrastructure or land development projects.
• Prior experience with engineering consultancies in construction supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project’s Quality Management System.
• Conduct routine inspections, tests, and audits at site.
• Review and approve Contractor’s QA/QC procedures and quality documentation.

Skills

QA/QC roles in infrastructure projects

Knowledge of UAE standards

Familiarity with international standards

Education

Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented QA/QC Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Al Ain - UAE

The QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for the technical evaluation, inspection, testing, and approval of materials, ensuring durability, performance, and sustainability standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Implement and monitor the project’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with the consultancy’s standards.
• Review and approve Contractor’s QA/QC procedures, method statements, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), material submittals, and quality documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections, tests, and audits at site to verify compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Ensure all materials, workmanship, and construction practices meet required quality benchmarks.
• Supervise and coordinate QA/QC activities related to infrastructure works including roads, utilities, and civil works.
• Issue NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and SORs (Site Observation Reports) and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Review shop drawings and ensure they comply with approved designs and standards.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, test results, and quality reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues.
• Work closely with the Resident Engineer and discipline engineers to address site challenges.
• Participate in progress meetings and present quality-related updates and findings.
• Verify material compliance through laboratory test results and maintain complete quality documentation.
• Monitor third-party testing labs and ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Prepare periodic quality reports and maintain/update QA/QC logs, inspection records, and QA registers.
• Maintain well-organized documentation for audits and project handover requirements.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 10 years of engineering and project management experience, partnered with a Bachelor Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.

• Proven experience in QA/QC roles for infrastructure or land development projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Prior experience working with engineering consultancies in construction supervision is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE standards and authorities.
• Familiarity with international standards (ASTM, AASHTO, BS, ISO).

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.