QA/QC (Quality) Manager

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Quality Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee QA and QC for a large hospitality and residential project. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in similar projects within the region, with strong skills in record-keeping, communication, and attention to detail. This role offers numerous benefits such as tax-free salary, medical insurance, and relocation assistance, promoting employee well-being through various support services.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance for dependents

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus programme

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in residential and hospitality projects within Abu Dhabi.
• In-depth knowledge of residential developments, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience producing and meeting requirements of Inspection and Test Plans.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce project-specific QA and QC procedures.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures align with client's quality policy and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of the Construction Supervision Consultant's systems.

Skills

Excellent record-keeping and data management skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in project management or related field

Advanced certifications in project management

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Quality Manager for a large hospitality & residential project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Your role

• Establish and enforce project‑specific QA and QC procedures in collaboration with the Construction Supervision Consultant.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures align with client’s quality policy, contractual obligations, statutory regulations and programme requirements.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive Quality Control Manual for client approval, detailing inspection and testing protocols, personnel responsibilities and documentation standards.
• Ensure the manual includes procedures for proprietary material inspections, mock‑ups, field trials, and compliance testing through approved laboratories.
• Define and document inspection witness points, hold points and substitution restrictions.
• Oversee deployment of a computerized inspection and test management system by the Construction Supervision Consultant.
• Ensure the system supports relational database functionality, linking inspection data to NCRs and generating detailed reports.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable systems if none are currently in place.
• Conduct regular audits (minimum quarterly) of the Construction Supervision Consultant’s QA/QC systems to verify adherence to programme quality standards.
• Monitor the activities of the Lead Design Consultant and Construction Supervision Consultant to ensure quality workmanship and execution.
• Submit independent quality observations and ensure timely issuance of NCRs by the Construction Supervision Consultant when necessary.
• Verify that contractors implement quality management systems compatible with those of the Construction Supervision Consultant.
• Confirm that contractor quality systems are approved and include quality plans, project controls, internal audits, NCR procedures, equipment calibration and document control.
• Ensure the Construction Supervision Consultant provides monthly Project Quality Reports summarising inspections, NCRs issued, and resolution status.

About you

• Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in project management, or a related field is typically required. Advanced certifications in project management are advantageous.
• Experience: Extensive experience (15 years) in residential and hospitality projects is essential within Abu Dhabi.
• Industry Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of residential developments, their regulations, best practices and emerging trends within Abu Dhabi.
• Experience producing and meeting requirements of Inspection and Test Plans.
• Knowledge of construction techniques in particular residential projects (desirable).
• Excellent record‑keeping and data management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical aspects with both technical and non‑technical individuals.
• Good understanding of quality within the design process.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Experience of large complex construction projects (low‑rise residential/villas).

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus programme.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee wellbeing programme: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Worker type: Employee
Job type: Regular