QA-QC Material Engineer - Utilities

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a QA-QC Material Engineer with a strong background in quality assurance and control for major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves ensuring compliance with project quality standards and authority requirements while managing the quality management system at the site level.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in QA-QC within the construction industry, specifically in utilities and stormwater projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in quality control and quality assurance on large infrastructure projects.
• Regional experience in major infrastructure projects is required.
• Experience in utilities, stormwater, and infrastructure construction projects in Abu Dhabi is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in implementing the project Quality Management System.
• Supervise contractor Inspection Requests and ensure inspections are performed as required.
• Monitor contractor laboratory testing to ensure compliance with testing plans.

Skills

QA‑QC engineering

Material engineering

Quality assurance and control

Utilities and stormwater projects

Quality Management System implementation

Inspection and Test Plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: QA‑QC Material Engineer – Utilities

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Quality Assurance

Experience: Minimum 10 years in quality control and quality assurance on large infrastructure projects

Job Type: Full‑time

Role Context

The QA‑QC Material Engineer supports the Resident Engineer and QA‑QC Manager by ensuring that construction materials, workmanship, quality records, inspections, tests, and approvals meet project contract requirements and authority standards.

The position plays a key role in implementing the Quality Management System at site level, verifying material traceability, reviewing contractor submittals, monitoring laboratory testing, managing NCR follow‑up, and supporting final project handover documentation for major infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in implementing and enforcing the project Quality Management System and project quality plans at site level.
• Supervise and review contractor Inspection Requests and verify that required prerequisites are complete before inspection.
• Coordinate with site inspectors to ensure inspections are performed according to approved Inspection and Test Plans.
• Review contractor method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, subcontractor prequalification documents, and quality‑related submissions.
• Provide technical inputs and recommendations to the Resident Engineer on quality, materials, testing, and compliance matters.
• Monitor contractor and third‑party laboratory testing to ensure compliance with approved sampling and testing plans.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, material approvals, test results, non‑conformance reports, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Ensure non‑conformance reports are processed on time and followed up until proper closure.
• Track contractor corrective and preventive actions to confirm timely implementation and documented completion.
• Verify compliance and traceability of materials used on site through delivery inspections, testing certificates, approvals, and supporting records.
• Support the QA‑QC Manager in preparing periodic quality reports, trend analysis, and monthly progress report inputs.
• Conduct spot checks on workmanship, material use, installation quality, and specification compliance.
• Report quality findings, risks, observations, and recurring issues to the Resident Engineer and QA‑QC Manager.
• Liaise with contractor QA‑QC staff to resolve site quality issues under the direction of the QA‑QC Manager.
• Participate in toolbox talks, quality briefings, and site awareness sessions to reinforce quality requirements.
• Conduct or assist audits according to the approved audit schedule.
• Coordinate with contractor and client teams to improve quality documentation, inspection tracking, and record control.
• Ensure construction materials comply with DMT, ADM, approved material lists, project specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review and approve material submittals, source approvals, mix designs, compliance certificates, and related technical documents.
• Check that authority requirements and local standards are properly reflected in material review, testing, and approval processes.
• Support final handover by ensuring quality records, inspection files, test reports, NCR closures, and material documentation are complete.
• Perform other responsibilities related to QA‑QC and material engineering as assigned by project leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, construction‑related field, or equivalent construction‑related work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quality control and quality assurance activities on major large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Regional experience in major infrastructure projects is required.
• Experience in utilities, stormwater, and infrastructure construction projects in Abu Dhabi is preferred.
• DMT or TAQA approved engineer status is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management practices, site quality processes, inspection control, and material compliance.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and standards specified by ISO9000, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and similar organizations.
• Good understanding of DMT, ADM, local authority requirements, approved material lists, source approvals, mix designs, and compliance certificates.
• Ability to review method statements, ITPs, subcontractor prequalification documents, material submittals, test reports, and NCR records.
• Strong coordination skills for working with contractors, subcontractors, laboratories, inspectors, clients, and internal project teams.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to conduct presentations to management and interface with diverse professionals.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and project‑related systems for reporting, record keeping, and quality documentation.
• Detail‑focused, proactive, and able to identify quality risks early while supporting practical corrective actions.

Skills Set

• QA‑QC engineering
• Material engineering
• Quality assurance and control
• Utilities and stormwater projects
• Quality Management System implementation
• Project quality plans and Inspection Requests
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Method statement and material submittal review
• Source approvals, mix designs, compliance certificates
• DMT and ADM specifications
• TAQA coordination
• Material traceability and delivery inspections
• Testing certificates and third‑party laboratory testing
• Sampling plans and test reports
• Non‑conformance reports, corrective and preventive actions
• Quality audits and ISO9000, ASME, ANSI, ASTM standards
• Workmanship checks and quality documentation
• Handover records, monthly quality reporting, trend analysis
• MS Office and contractor/client coordination

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows a QA‑QC Material Engineer to support major utilities, stormwater, and infrastructure delivery in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The role offers strong exposure to site quality implementation, material approvals, authority compliance, testing coordination, NCR management, audit support, and handover documentation, and is a strong fit for a quality professional who wants technical responsibility, regional project exposure, and long‑term growth with Parsons Corporation.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and project delivery company supporting complex civil, transportation, utilities, construction, and urban development programs. In the United Arab Emirates, Parsons works with clients, consultants, contractors, laboratories, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and quality‑focused infrastructure projects that support long‑term development and reliable public assets.