Senior QA/QC Engineer for Major Construction Projects

Dar; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar, the Sidara group member, seeks a senior QA/QC professional to lead quality assurance across major construction and infrastructure projects. The role involves developing and monitoring QCP/QAP, reviewing ITPs and material certificates, and ensuring compliance with international codes.

The candidate should have a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree and 10+ years of QA/QC experience, with strong ISO/ASTM/BS/EN/ACI knowledge, NCR management, audits, and robust documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' QA/QC experience, preferably on major construction or infra projects.
• Experience in large-scale building, infrastructure, airport, or similar projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO, ASTM, BS, EN, ACI and local requirements.
• Proven experience in developing QAPs/ITPs/Method Statements and inspection procedures.
• Experience in NCR management, quality audits, inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with project quality management systems and document control.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quality activities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the QA/QC Plan (QCP/QAP).
• Review project specs, drawings, ITPs, and quality requirements.
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with drawings and standards.
• Coordinate and supervise QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and quality personnel.
• Review/approve submittals, material certificates, test reports, and docs.
• Ensure inspections/testing per ITPs and project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, PM teams.
• Conduct site inspections, quality audits, and surveillance.
• Identify quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Manage NCRs, SORs, and CARs and close out actions.
• Review inspection records, test results, and handover dossiers.
• Ensure proper material reception, storage and handling on site.
• Participate in meetings and provide quality performance updates.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with quality requirements.
• Prepare quality reports, KPIs, inspection records, and monthly reports.
• Ensure traceability of all quality activities and docs.
• Support internal/external audits and close findings.
• Coordinate with commissioning/handover teams for complete docs.
• Provide mentoring to QA/QC staff.

Skills

QA management

Quality control

Inspection

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

ISO standards

Document control software

Job description

Dar, the Sidara group member, seeks a senior QA/QC professional to lead quality assurance across major construction and infrastructure projects. The role involves developing and monitoring QCP/QAP, reviewing ITPs and material certificates, and ensuring compliance with international codes.

The candidate should have a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree and 10+ years of QA/QC experience, with strong ISO/ASTM/BS/EN/ACI knowledge, NCR management, audits, and robust documentation skills.