QA/QC Engineer - Construction Quality

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 245,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career opportunities

Exposure to complex civil engineering projects

Professional environment focused on quality and innovation

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to oversee construction quality in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in QA/QC for civil engineering projects and will develop and maintain quality management plans.

This role involves inspections, audits, and collaboration with contractors to ensure compliance with quality standards. A commitment to safety and quality practices is essential. Join a respected firm delivering key infrastructure projects across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience within construction, infrastructure, or engineering project environments.
• Strong background in quality assurance and quality control practices for civil engineering and transportation-related projects.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, inspection procedures, testing requirements, audits, NCR management, and quality documentation.
• Ability to review technical documents, identify quality gaps, and coordinate solutions with multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with confidence to work closely with contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Detail-focused approach with strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or site-based construction projects will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Review project specifications, contractual requirements, and quality procedures.
• Conduct inspections and testing checks on materials and workmanship.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve quality-related issues.
• Monitor non-conformance reports and follow up on actions until closure.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation and inspection reports.
• Perform internal and support external audits for compliance verification.
• Ensure measuring and testing equipment is properly calibrated.
• Identify recurring quality concerns and support improvement initiatives.
• Promote safe and quality-focused work practices.

Skills

Project Quality Management Plan

QA/QC documentation

Inspection and Test Plans

Method statement review

ISO 9001 quality standards

NCR tracking and closure

Internal and external audits

Material and workmanship inspection

Calibration control

Construction quality reporting

Contractor coordination

Quality compliance monitoring

Job description

QA/QC Engineer - Construction Quality

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 15000-22000 (estimated salary range; confirm final offer with employer)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan to support consistent quality control across construction and engineering activities.
• Review project specifications, contractual requirements, quality procedures, method statements, and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Conduct inspections and testing checks on materials, equipment, workmanship, and construction or installation activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, engineers, and project teams to resolve quality-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor non-conformance reports and follow up on corrective and preventive actions until closure.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, inspection reports, audit records, checklists, and quality logs.
• Perform internal audits and support external audits to verify compliance with project and international quality standards.
• Ensure measuring and testing equipment is properly calibrated, controlled, and suitable for site use.
• Identify recurring quality concerns and support continuous improvement initiatives across project operations.
• Promote safe, compliant, and quality-focused work practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience within construction, infrastructure, or engineering project environments.
• Strong background in quality assurance and quality control practices for civil engineering and transportation-related projects.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, inspection procedures, testing requirements, audits, NCR management, and quality documentation.
• Ability to review technical documents, identify quality gaps, and coordinate solutions with multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work closely with contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Detail-focused approach with strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or site-based construction projects will be an advantage.

Skills Set

• Project Quality Management Plan
• QA/QC documentation
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Method statement review
• ISO 9001 quality standards
• NCR tracking and closure
• Internal and external audits
• Material and workmanship inspection
• Calibration control
• Construction quality reporting
• Contractor coordination
• Quality compliance monitoring

Benefits

• Work with a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm delivering major projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East.
• Gain exposure to complex civil engineering, transportation, and construction quality systems.
• Build long-term career value in a high-demand QA/QC engineering role within the regional infrastructure sector.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, project managers, consultants, and technical specialists.
• Join a professional environment focused on quality, sustainability, innovation, and reliable project delivery.