QA/QC Engineer – Construction Quality & Compliance

Nova International General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer in Abu Dhabi to implement the project quality management system and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, and UAE regulations. The role requires coordination with construction teams, consultants, subcontractors, laboratories, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and maintain quality records.

Responsibilities include inspections across civil, structural, architectural works, material verification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–7 years of QA/QC experience in building, commercial, residential, or mixed-use construction projects.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.
• Experience with main contractor or established construction company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements, and ITPs.
• Prepare and submit Work Inspection Requests and Material Inspection Requests, coordinating inspections and approvals with consultants and project teams.
• Inspect incoming construction materials and verify them against approved submittals, technical specifications, and supplier certificates.
• Monitor concrete works, including pre-pour inspections, slump testing, cube sampling, and review of laboratory results.
• Identify defective or non-conforming work, raise NCRs, and coordinate corrective actions with site teams until closure.
• Maintain accurate quality records, including inspection reports, testing certificates, NCR registers, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, laboratories, and site engineers to resolve quality-related issues promptly.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure workmanship and materials meet project quality requirements.
• Participate in internal quality audits and support the Project Quality Plan and ISO 9001 procedures.
• Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, handover documentation, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Inspection

Documentation

Coordination

Communication

Reading drawings

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Nova International General Contracting is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer in Abu Dhabi to implement the project quality management system and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, and UAE regulations. The role requires coordination with construction teams, consultants, subcontractors, laboratories, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and maintain quality records.

Responsibilities include inspections across civil, structural, architectural works, material verification,