QA-QC Engineer - Materials

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 178,560 - 267,840; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a QA-QC Engineer - Materials based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE. This role involves managing material inspections and quality documentation for major infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to testing standards and quality management systems.

Ideal candidates should possess a BSc in Civil Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant experience. The role offers hands-on involvement in quality assurance processes, liaising with contractors and stakeholders to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Join Parsons to contribute to significant projects in civil engineering and benefit from a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience on major infrastructure, bridges, utilities, or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of material approval processes and quality documentation is essential.
• Familiarity with DMT and ADM requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project quality management system.
• Review contractor inspection requests and quality-related submissions.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor third-party laboratory testing.
• Manage non-conformance reports and corrective actions.

Skills

Materials quality control

QA-QC engineering

Civil engineering quality

Infrastructure quality assurance

Material submittal review

Mix design review

Source approval

Compliance certificates

Material traceability

Delivery inspections

Test certificates

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

QA-QC reporting systems

Job description

Job Summary

QA-QC Engineer - Materials in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced quality professional who can manage material inspection, testing, submittal review, compliance documentation, NCR control, laboratory coordination, and site quality reporting on major infrastructure projects.

This role is suited for a detail-driven engineer with strong knowledge of material approval processes, DMT and ADM requirements, testing standards, quality management systems, and construction supervision practices.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance
Salary: 16000-24000 (estimated) Monthly
Gender: Any
Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project quality management system, site quality plans, material control procedures, and approved inspection processes.
• Review contractor inspection requests, method statements, inspection and test plans, subcontractor prequalification documents, and quality-related submissions.
• Coordinate inspections and verify that material-related activities comply with approved ITPs, sampling plans, testing procedures, and project specifications.
• Review and approve material submittals, mix designs, source approvals, compliance certificates, test certificates, and supporting technical documentation.
• Confirm material traceability through delivery inspections, supplier records, batch information, test reports, certificates, and site verification.
• Monitor third‑party laboratory testing activities and ensure testing is performed in line with project requirements and recognized standards.
• Conduct site inspections, material spot checks, storage checks, workmanship observations, and compliance reviews across active work areas.
• Manage non‑conformance reports, corrective actions, preventive actions, quality records, close‑out files, and handover documentation.
• Support audits, quality reporting, inspection summaries, material status updates, and project compliance reviews.
• Liaise with contractors, supervision teams, laboratories, suppliers, consultants, and internal project staff to resolve quality concerns.
• Verify that approved materials are incorporated into the works and that rejected or non‑compliant materials are properly controlled.
• Review material testing outcomes and coordinate corrective action when results fall outside specification limits.
• Maintain accurate quality records, material registers, inspection logs, NCR trackers, approval records, and traceability documentation.
• Support continuous improvement in site quality processes by identifying recurring issues and recommending practical corrective measures.
• Ensure quality activities align with ISO 9000 principles, applicable ASTM, ASME, ANSI standards, and local authority expectations where relevant.

Ideal Profile

• BSc in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification, with relevant professional registration where applicable.
• 8-10 years of experience on major infrastructure, bridges, utilities, stormwater, or civil engineering projects.
• Abu Dhabi project experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of material approval processes, construction specifications, testing procedures, inspection workflows, and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with DMT and ADM requirements is required, while DMT or TAQA approval is preferred.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, mix designs, source approvals, compliance certificates, test reports, and supplier documentation.
• Practical understanding of site quality management, NCR handling, corrective actions, handover records, and third‑party laboratory coordination.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000, ASTM, ASME, and ANSI standards is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and QA‑QC reporting systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, laboratories, developers, authorities, and project teams.
• Detail‑focused working style with the ability to identify material quality risks, document findings clearly, and follow up corrective actions.
• Experience working with Abu Dhabi authorities and major developers is preferred.

Skills Set

• Materials quality control
• QA‑QC engineering
• Civil engineering quality
• Infrastructure quality assurance
• Material submittal review
• Mix design review
• Source approval
• Compliance certificates
• Material traceability
• Delivery inspections
• Test certificates
• Inspection requests
• Method statement review
• ITP review
• Sampling plans
• Laboratory testing coordination
• Third‑party laboratory monitoring
• Site inspections
• Material spot checks
• NCR management
• Corrective actions
• Quality records
• Handover documentation
• Quality reporting
• Quality audits
• ISO 9000
• ASTM standards
• ASME standards
• ANSI standards
• DMT requirements
• ADM requirements
• TAQA approval awareness
• MS Office
• QA‑QC reporting systems
• Contractor coordination
• Stakeholder coordination

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives the QA‑QC Engineer - Materials a key role in maintaining material quality across major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi Emirate, where accurate testing, approved materials, reliable records, and disciplined quality control directly support safe construction and long‑term asset performance.

The position offers exposure to bridges, utilities, stormwater systems, civil works, authority requirements, laboratory coordination, and structured construction supervision within a global engineering environment.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction management, and infrastructure solutions company supporting major development programs across the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates, Parsons delivers civil engineering, transportation, utilities, bridges, stormwater, buildings, public realm, environmental, and smart infrastructure projects through disciplined quality systems, technical expertise, strong site supervision, and practical project delivery leadership.