QA/QC Engineer - Infrastructure Construction
AECOM Middle East Ltd
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AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to support quality management and construction supervision on major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role covers QA/QC from inspection through handover, working closely with Resident Engineer and Materials Engineer to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and international standards.
The candidate will monitor quality performance, review testing documentation, manage non-conformities, and drive continuous
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- 10–15 years QA/QC experience on major infrastructure projects.
- Experience with roads, utilities, drainage and sewerage infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and QA/QC procedures.
- Coordinate inspections and testing with Contractors and laboratories.
- Review inspection records, NCRs, and close-out documentation.
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QA/QC Engineer - Infrastructure Construction Job Snapshot - Role: QA/QC Engineer - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Quality Assurance - Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of QA/QC experience on major infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to support quality management and construction supervision activities on major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System, ensuring that infrastructure construction works comply with contractual requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications, authority regulations and applicable international standards. The role covers quality assurance and quality control throughout construction, inspection, testing and commissioning, handover and project close-out. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, Material Engineer, Contractors, Testing Laboratories, Authorities and multidisciplinary project teams, the QA/QC Engineer will monitor quality performance, review inspection documentation, manage non-conformities and support continuous improvement.
Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Quality Assurance - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
- Project Quality Management - Implement and monitor the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and associated quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Support the effective operation of the Project Quality Management System throughout the project lifecycle.
- Verify that construction activities comply with contractual specifications, approved drawings and applicable quality standards.
- Monitor contractor implementation of approved Method Statements and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Ensure quality procedures are followed across relevant infrastructure construction activities.
- Conduct regular site quality inspections and participate in quality audits.
- Identify gaps in quality compliance and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
- Promote consistent application of project quality requirements.
- Coordinate inspection activities with contractors, engineering personnel and relevant project stakeholders.
- Witness material testing and field testing activities as required.
- Review contractor inspection requests and associated supporting documentation.
- Examine laboratory reports and test results for compliance with project requirements.
- Verify the quality and compliance of completed works before recommending approval.
- Monitor inspection and testing activities against approved technical specifications.
- Ensure inspection findings and testing results are accurately documented.
- Coordinate with testing laboratories regarding relevant quality verification activities.
- Review and monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Track Site Observation Reports (SORs) and associated quality concerns.
- Review contractor corrective action plans and supporting documentation.
- Monitor the implementation and timely close-out of corrective actions.
- Follow up on preventive measures addressing identified quality deficiencies.
- Identify recurring non-conformities and construction quality issues.
- Recommend practical improvements to reduce repeated defects.
- Maintain accurate records of outstanding and closed quality observations.
- Coordinate with the Material Engineer regarding material approvals and compliance.
- Review quality-related material submissions and supporting technical documentation.
- Monitor the use of materials against approved project requirements.
- Review relevant laboratory test reports and material compliance records.
- Identify material quality concerns requiring further technical review.
- Coordinate with project personnel regarding material testing and inspection requirements.
- Support effective documentation of material approvals and quality verification activities.
- Review quality-related technical submissions and construction documentation.
- Maintain project quality registers and inspection records.
- Monitor the completeness and accuracy of QA/QC documentation.
- Review relevant as-built records and supporting quality information.
- Ensure inspection and testing documentation is properly organized.
- Maintain records of quality audits, non-conformities and corrective actions.
- Support the availability of quality records for project reviews and handover.
- Follow applicable project document control procedures.
- Monitor quality requirements associated with road construction and transportation infrastructure.
- Support QA/QC activities for utilities and associated infrastructure networks.
- Review quality compliance for stormwater drainage and sewerage works.
- Coordinate inspection and testing requirements for potable water and irrigation systems.
- Monitor applicable quality requirements for public realm construction.
- Verify that relevant infrastructure activities comply with approved technical specifications.
- Support consistent quality assurance practices across different infrastructure work packages.
- Liaise with the Client, Contractors and relevant Authorities on quality-related matters.
- Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Material Engineer regarding construction quality requirements.
- Communicate inspection findings and compliance concerns to relevant project personnel.
- Work with Testing Laboratories to review material and field testing information.
- Participate in project quality meetings and technical coordination reviews.
- Support the resolution of quality-related construction issues.
- Maintain effective communication between contractors and construction supervision teams.
- Promote collaborative problem-solving on matters affecting project quality.
- Conduct or participate in quality audits in accordance with project requirements.
- Review contractor adherence to approved quality procedures.
- Monitor quality performance across relevant construction activities.
- Identify recurring quality deficiencies and areas requiring improvement.
- Track quality assurance progress and outstanding corrective actions.
- Prepare audit findings and quality performance summaries.
- Support the implementation of agreed quality improvement measures.
- Promote awareness of applicable quality management requirements.
- Support quality assurance activities during testing and commissioning.
- Verify the availability of relevant inspection and testing documentation.
- Coordinate quality-related requirements associated with completed infrastructure works.
- Review supporting quality records for project handover.
- Monitor outstanding quality issues affecting completion activities.
- Support the close-out of non-conformities and quality observations.
- Contribute to quality documentation required for final project close-out.
- Prepare regular quality assurance and quality control reports.
- Develop quality Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards.
- Compile audit summaries and quality performance information.
- Monitor quality trends and recurring inspection findings.
- Recommend improvements to quality procedures and reporting practices.
- Support continuous improvement in construction quality management.
- Promote quality awareness and best practices across project teams.
- Communicate relevant quality performance information to project stakeholders.
Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10-15 years of QA/QC experience on major infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience with roads, utilities, drainage and sewerage infrastructure.
- Experience involving potable water and irrigation networks.
- Experience with public realm and transportation projects.
- Strong background in construction supervision and consultancy environments.
- Experience implementing and monitoring construction quality management procedures.
- Practical experience reviewing inspections, testing records and contractor quality documentation.
- Experience coordinating with engineering teams, contractors and testing laboratories.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification or an equivalent quality management certification.
- Experience with UAE authority requirements and quality management procedures is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of construction quality assurance and quality control systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles and requirements.
- Experience implementing Project Quality Plans and associated QA/QC procedures.
- Understanding of Inspection and Test Plans and construction Method Statements.
- Knowledge of infrastructure construction quality standards and technical specifications.
- Experience reviewing material approvals and laboratory testing results.
- Familiarity with Non-Conformance Reports and Site Observation Reports.
- Understanding of corrective and preventive action management.
- Knowledge of construction quality audits and inspection procedures.
- Familiarity with quality documentation and as-built records.
- Good understanding of FIDIC contracts and construction supervision practices.
- Understanding of quality requirements during testing, commissioning and handover.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using document management systems, such as Asite.
- Familiarity with quality reporting and documentation tools.
- Ability to maintain inspection registers and quality records.
- Experience preparing quality reports, KPI dashboards and audit summaries.
- Strong technical documentation and reporting capabilities.
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to construction quality.
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple quality assurance activities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under demanding construction project schedules.
- Professional and proactive approach to quality compliance.
- Ability to identify recurring quality issues and recommend improvements.
- Strong coordination skills when working with contractors and engineering teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
- Ability to maintain accurate technical records and inspection documentation.
- Sound judgment when reviewing quality findings and corrective actions.
The ideal candidate is an experienced QA/QC Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure construction supervision and quality management. You should be confident implementing Project Quality Plans, reviewing contractor quality procedures, coordinating inspections and testing, and managing non-conformities through to close-out. Experience with roads, utilities, drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation and transportation infrastructure will be important for supporting the project 's quality requirements. Success in this role requires strong technical knowledge, effective stakeholder coordination, accurate quality reporting and a consistent commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
AECOM requires all newly hired employees to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. The company is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously.
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life and disability insurance
- paid time off
- leave arrangements
- employee assistance programmes
- well-being resources
- business travel insurance
- retirement savings plans
- other applicable benefits
Specific benefits depend on the applicable employment arrangements.
- Requisition ID: J10155307
- Business Line: Water
- Business Group: DCS
- Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
- Career Area: Construction
- Work Location Model: On-site
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. The company works with public and private sector clients to develop sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Its capabilities include advisory services, planning, design, engineering, programme management and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals, including planners, engineers, designers, scientists, digital specialists and construction management experts. As a Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company 's purpose is to deliver a better world by helping clients address complex infrastructure challenges and create lasting benefits for communities.
Commit to respect, collaboration and professional development. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
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