Senior QA/QC Architect for Major UAE Projects

international engineering center; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

international engineering center in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a senior QA/QC Architect to lead architectural quality across major building and mixed-use projects in the UAE. The role calls for deep knowledge of QA/QC processes, ITPs, NCRs and ISO 9001 standards, with strong documentation and cross-discipline coordination.

The candidate should have 10+ years total experience, including 5–7 years in QA/QC for architectural finishes, and prior consultant-side supervision is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years total experience, with at least 5–7 years directly in QA/QC, including architectural/finishing works.
• Proven experience on major building/mixed-use projects in the UAE or GCC.
• Consultant-side supervision/QA/QC experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of architectural finishes, construction materials, inspection procedures, UAE requirements and standards.
• Practical experience with QA/QC Plans, ITPs, Method Statements, NCRs, WIRs/IRs and quality reporting.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to review architectural drawings, shop drawings and technical documents and provide clear comments.
• Familiarity with Aconex or similar EDMS/document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor QA/QC procedures, Project Quality Plan, ITPs, checklists and quality records for architectural works.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals and project requirements.
• Review architectural shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and technical submissions.
• Inspect architectural and finishing works including blockwork, plastering, waterproofing interfaces, tiling, flooring, ceilings, doors, joinery, painting, cladding and façade works.
• Raise, monitor and close NCRs and ensure root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Monitor WIRs/IRs, material inspections, snagging/de-snagging and handover activities.
• Coordinate architectural works with structural, MEP and other disciplines and resolve interface issues.
• Monitor approved materials, drawings and latest revisions being used at site.
• Maintain QA/QC reports, inspection records and quality documentation and support audits.
• Monitor quality performance, deficiencies and KPIs to prevent rework or delays.

Skills

QA/QC

Site inspections

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation

Quality reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Aconex

Job description

international engineering center in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a senior QA/QC Architect to lead architectural quality across major building and mixed-use projects in the UAE. The role calls for deep knowledge of QA/QC processes, ITPs, NCRs and ISO 9001 standards, with strong documentation and cross-discipline coordination.

The candidate should have 10+ years total experience, including 5–7 years in QA/QC for architectural finishes, and prior consultant-side supervision is highly preferred.