Quality Control Engineer

Sembol Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembol Construction in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Engineer to support construction projects. You will help ensure materials, workmanship, and activities meet approved specifications, UAE requirements, and contract standards.

You will work with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to identify issues early and keep quality records accurate and up to date. Responsibilities include implementing QC procedures, reviewing drawings and specs, coordinating inspections,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of quality control/assurance on construction projects; UAE/GCC experience is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of drawings, specifications, inspection processes, material testing, and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and local project or regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear record-keeping.
• Confident communication with consultants, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Problem-solving and proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with document-control or project-management systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and meet project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project quality control procedures and inspection plans in line with contract requirements and approved standards.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and material submittals to confirm quality requirements are understood and addressed.
• Conduct or coordinate inspections of materials, construction activities, and completed works, documenting results and verifying compliance.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage inspection requests, checklists, test reports, quality records, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with site teams, consultants, laboratories, and subcontractors to schedule inspections and resolve quality concerns.
• Record nonconformities, support root‑cause investigations, and follow corrective and preventive actions through to closure.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance and promote consistent adherence to project quality requirements.
• Contribute to internal and external quality audits, project reviews, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Promote quality awareness and encourage safe, right‑first‑time construction practices across the project team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Proactivity

Site coordination

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document-control systems

Project management systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Engineer to support construction projects in Dubai. You will help ensure that materials, workmanship, and project activities meet approved specifications, quality standards, and applicable UAE requirements. Working closely with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors, you will help identify issues early and keep quality documentation accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project quality control procedures and inspection plans in line with contract requirements and approved standards.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and material submittals to confirm quality requirements are understood and addressed.
• Conduct or coordinate inspections of materials, construction activities, and completed works, documenting results and verifying compliance.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage inspection requests, checklists, test reports, quality records, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with site teams, consultants, laboratories, and subcontractors to schedule inspections and resolve quality concerns.
• Record nonconformities, support root‑cause investigations, and follow corrective and preventive actions through to closure.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance and promote consistent adherence to project quality requirements.
• Contribute to internal and external quality audits, project reviews, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Promote quality awareness and encourage safe, right‑first‑time construction practices across the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5 Experience in quality control or quality assurance on construction projects; experience in the UAE or GCC is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, inspection processes, material testing, and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with relevant quality management principles, such as ISO 9001, and applicable project or local requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain clear, accurate records.
• Confident communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with consultants, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction document‑control or project‑management systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and meet project schedules.