Senior Civil QA/QC Manager – Offshore Island Site

SML Engineering & Contracting; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SML Engineering & Contracting in Abu Dhabi seeks a QA/QC Manager (Civil) to establish, implement, and maintain the project quality management system for civil works on an offshore island site. You will ensure materials, structures, and construction meet client requirements, contract specs, and codes.

You will lead a civil QA/QC team, oversee inspections and testing (concrete, reinforcement, earthworks), manage NCRs, audits, and quality documentation, and coordinate with client and subcontractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years in QA/QC for civil construction with 10+ years in management.
• Experience on large-scale UAE/GCC projects and offshore island sites.
• Strong knowledge of civil codes and standards (ACI, EN, ASTM) and materials testing.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plan, ITPs, and quality procedures for civil works.
• Lead and manage the civil QA/QC team across disciplines.
• Oversee inspection and testing of concrete, reinforcement, earthworks, and coatings.
• Ensure material approvals and third-party testing compliance.
• Manage NCRs, audits, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with client, consultants, and subcontractors and report KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

ITPs

NCR management

Communication

MS Office

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Job description

SML Engineering & Contracting in Abu Dhabi seeks a QA/QC Manager (Civil) to establish, implement, and maintain the project quality management system for civil works on an offshore island site. You will ensure materials, structures, and construction meet client requirements, contract specs, and codes.

You will lead a civil QA/QC team, oversee inspections and testing (concrete, reinforcement, earthworks), manage NCRs, audits, and quality documentation, and coordinate with client and subcontractors