Quality Control Senior Engineer

Quality Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Management in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Quality Control Senior Engineer to supervise civil QC activities for HV/EHV substation projects and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and client requirements.

The role requires 8–10 years of civil QC experience in construction, with preference for HV/EHV substations (400kV). You will lead inspections, coordinate with teams, and drive quality documentation and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years in civil QC within construction.
• Experience in HV/EHV substations, preferably 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil quality control activities for HV/EHV substations.
• Ensure civil works comply with drawings, specs, standards, and client requirements.
• Review and implement QCPs, ITPs, method statements, and inspection procedures.
• Inspect excavation, earthworks, and soil compaction.
• Inspect foundations for transformers, GIS buildings, control rooms, and gantry structures.
• Monitor concrete works including reinforcement and curing.

Skills

Quality control

Civil engineering

HV/EHV projects

Inspection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Quality Control Senior Engineer (260002RG)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor civil quality control activities for HV/EHV substation projects, including 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV substations.
• Ensure all civil construction works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable standards, and client requirements.
• Review and implement project Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and inspection procedures.
• Inspect excavation, backfilling, soil compaction, and earthworks activities.
• Inspect foundations for power transformers, GIS buildings, control rooms, gantry structures, and other substation equipment.
• Monitor concrete works, including reinforcement, formwork, concrete pouring, curing, and concrete strength testing.
• Inspect structural steel works, equipment support structures, cable trenches, duct banks, manholes, and underground utility installations.
• Ensure compliance with approved material specifications and review material approvals, test certificates, and technical submittals.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with construction teams to ensure compliance with approved civil drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and third-party inspection agencies for inspections, testing, and quality approvals.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Inspection Requests (IRs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and other quality documentation.
• Identify, report, and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), and corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure all required laboratory and field tests are conducted, including soil compaction, concrete cube tests, and other relevant material tests.
• Verify survey levels, dimensions, alignment, and setting-out activities against approved drawings.
• Review civil subcontractors' quality documentation and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Monitor the implementation of approved Method Statements and Inspection and Test Plans during construction.
• Participate in internal, external, and client quality audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, planning, and construction teams to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• Ensure proper maintenance of quality records, inspection reports, test results, and project handover documentation.
• Support the preparation of as-built drawings, final quality dossiers, and project handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001 requirements, project HSE procedures, and client-specific quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to Civil QC Engineers and Inspectors.
• Monitor civil quality performance and ensure timely closure of inspections and outstanding quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in civil quality control within construction projects.
• Proven experience in HV/EHV substation projects, preferably 400kV substations.

Primary Location

United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi//Head Office/Guardian Towers - Power UAE