QA/QC Engineer – Civil (High-Rise & Towers)

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C. seeks a rigorous QA/QC Engineer (Civil) to lead on high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use tower projects in Abu Dhabi.

You will establish and enforce the Project Quality Management System on-site, ensuring compliance with project specs, IFC drawings, and local and international standards. The role requires 5–8+ years in QA/QC for civil works, with at least 3 years on high-rise developments (G+25).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Certifications (Preferred): ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor, CSWIP, NACE, or local board membership.
• Experience: 5–8+ years in QA/QC for civil works with high-rise exposure (G+25 floors min).
• Technical skills: reinforced concrete QC, mass concrete thermal management, PT QA/QC, formwork alignment.
• Reading drawings and architectural layouts; knowledge of ACI/ASTM/BS EN/ISO and local codes.
• Familiarity with EDMS and MS Office; strong written and verbal reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor PQP, Quality Manual, and ITPs across structural and civil packages.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Method Statements and Material Submittals prior to execution.
• Raise and execute RFIs/IRs for joint inspections with client/consultant representatives.
• Coordinate on-site and third-party lab testing and supervise concrete operations.
• Identify NCRs/CARs, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain QA/QC logs and compile handover documentation for closeout.

Skills

QA/QC Management

Code Compliance

Documentation & Reporting

Joint Inspections

Contractor Coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

EDMS

MS Office

Quality Management Software

Job description

We are seeking a rigorous and detail-oriented QA/QC Engineer (Civil) to join our quality team on high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use tower projects. You will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and enforcing the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) on-site. In this role, you will ensure that all structural works, civil materials, field inspections, and execution methods comply fully with project specifications, IFC drawings, local building codes, and international structural standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Quality System Implementation & Inspection

• Implement and monitor the Project Quality Plan (PQP), Quality Manual, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) across all structural and civil packages.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Method Statements, Material Submittals, and Work Instructions prior to execution.
• Raise and execute Requests for Inspection (RFIs / IRs) for joint inspections with the Consultant / Client representative across key high-rise structural milestones:
• Substructure (deep piling, capping beams, waterproofing, raft foundations, diaphragm walls).
• Superstructure (climbing formwork/jumpform, column/core wall reinforcement, post-tensioned (PT) tendons, high-strength concrete pours).
• Structural steel joints, embedded plates, and blockwork/masonry prep for facade integration.

2. Material Quality & Laboratory Testing

• Inspect incoming raw materials (rebar, cement, aggregates, admixtures, waterproofing membranes, structural steel) to verify compliance with approved submittals and factory test certificates (MTCs).
• Coordinate on-site and third-party laboratory testing: concrete slump, cube/cylinder compressive strength, rebar tensile/yield tests, soil compaction, and core drilling tests.
• Supervise concrete batch plant operations, mix design verification, curing protocols, and mass-pour thermal monitoring for thick foundations and heavy structural elements.

3. Non-Conformance Management & Corrective Actions

• Identify structural defects, workmanship errors, or specification deviations on-site and issue internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) or Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Coordinate with site engineering teams to establish root-cause analysis and execute approved repair/remedial methods for concrete honeycombing, cracks, or rebar displacement.
• Track, log, and close out all Client/Consultant-issued NCRs and site observation notes in a timely manner.

4. Documentation, Audits & Handover

• Maintain comprehensive QA/QC logs, including RFI registers, material test trackers, concrete pour logs, calibration certificates, and NCR logs.
• Conduct regular internal quality audits of subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure strict adherence to project standards.
• Compile third-party test reports, snag lists, certificates of compliance, and final handover quality documentation (As-Built verification, O&M quality records) for project closeout.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Certifications (Preferred): ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor, CSWIP, NACE, or recognized local engineering board membership.
• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of total QA/QC civil experience with a reputable General Contractor, including at least 3+ years dedicated to high-rise building developments (G+25 floors minimum).
• Technical Skills:
• Deep technical expertise in reinforced concrete quality control, mass concrete thermal management, post-tensioning (PT) QA/QC, and high-altitude formwork alignment.
• Proficiency in reading structural structural design drawings, structural steel connection details, and architectural layouts.
• Solid working knowledge of international standards (ACI, ASTM, BS EN, ISO) and local building codes.
• Familiarity with Quality Management software, electronic document management systems (EDMS), and MS Office.
• Strict adherence to technical compliance with zero tolerance for compromised quality standards.
• Objective problem-solving mindset for resolving design vs. execution discrepancies on-site.
• Professional technical reporting and clear written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage joint inspections diplomatically with client representatives, consultants, and subcontractors.