QA/QC Engineer - Facade

IRTH Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer specialized in façade works. The role involves monitoring contractor compliance, inspecting installation, and coordinating between project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and extensive experience in QA/QC roles related to façades. This position offers private health insurance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Annual air ticket allowance

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience, with 3-5 years in a QA/QC role.
• Familiar with international façade testing standards and UAE regulations.
• Strong experience with aluminium curtain walls and glazing systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect façade installation works on-site.
• Review QA/QC documentation from contractors.
• Interface between contractors, consultants, and the client's project team.

Skills

Quality oversight

Façade compliance

Inspection and testing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

You will be responsible for monitoring contractor and subcontractor compliance with approved façade designs, specifications, and industry standards, and will serve as a key quality gatekeeper throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Oversight & Supervision

• Monitor and inspect façade installation works on-site, ensuring adherence to approved shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements
• Review and verify contractor's Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and method statements related to façade activities
• Witness and verify on-site tests for façade performance (e.g. watertightness, alignment, pull-out tests, etc.)
• Conduct surveillance inspections during installation and report any deviations or non-conformities

Documentation & Reporting

• Review QA/QC documentation submitted by the contractor including MIRs, WIRs, NCRs, test reports, and as-built drawings
• Maintain clear and concise daily site reports and quality records related to façade works
• Participate in weekly QA/QC coordination meetings and site walks with contractors and consultants

Coordination & Interface

• Interface between main contractor, façade subcontractors, consultants, and the client's project team to ensure compliance and smooth coordination
• Support the client's interest in enforcing project quality standards while resolving façade-related technical issues on-site
• Ensure that the façade contractor is complying with local authority regulations (e.g. DM, Trakhees) and international façade standards (ASTM, BS EN, AAMA)

Corrective & Preventive Measures

• Review and follow up on non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions by contractors
• Identify potential quality risks early and recommend mitigation measures to the Project Manager or QA/QC Lead

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3-5 years in a client-side or consultant QA/QC role on façade works
• Strong experience with aluminium curtain walls, ACP cladding, glazing systems, and façade anchorage/fixing details
• Familiarity with international façade testing standards and local UAE codes/regulations
• Knowledge of QA/QC systems such as ISO 9001 is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical reporting and contractor coordination
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Annual air ticket allowance

At IRTH Group, we're not just a company; we're a family committed to building a brighter future together. Guided by our core values of trust, strength, and agility, we empower individuals to thrive and succeed in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We take pride in building great projects in prime locations, designed for future generations and offering exceptional value as an investor's product. IRTH Group stands as a symbol of legacy, resilience, and vision.

If you are driven by ambition, excellence, and the pursuit of legacy, this is where your journey begins.