Senior Quality Assurance Manager

ALEC FITOUT; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. is seeking a Senior QA/QC Manager in the UAE to lead quality assurance and control across high-end fit-out projects. You will direct the QA/QC department, enforce standards, and partner with subcontractors and internal teams to achieve construction excellence.

The role focuses on delivering corner-to-corner quality management, testing, audits, and continuous improvement to ensure projects meet strict specifications and client expectations.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of engineering experience in construction/fit-out
• Significant senior QA/QC experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead the project QA/QC team and manage the quality management system
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and QA/QC procedures
• Oversee inspections, testing, materials, and subcontractor quality
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, snagging, and close-out
• Prepare QA/QC reports and monitor performance
• Lead audits, QA/QC meetings, and continuous improvement
• Provide guidance and training to QA/QC and construction teams

Skills

QA/QC accreditation

QA/QC procedures

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Data analysis

Financial skills

Inspections

Testing

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented quality leader ready to build your career with one of the region's leading construction companies

Who We Are

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of ICD, is a leading GCC construction company known for delivering complex, high-profile projects. With 20+ years of experience, ALEC builds across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rises.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation's most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.

Why Join Us

As a Senior QA/QC Manager, you'll play a critical role in leading and managing quality assurance and quality control activities across project phases, with a strong focus on high-end fit-out and construction delivery. This is your opportunity to ensure adherence to project specifications, drawings, approved materials, and established quality standards, helping deliver construction excellence with confidence and precision.

About Your Team

You will lead the QA/QC Department on a given project and work closely with subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal construction teams to implement the company QA/QC policy, monitor compliance, manage inspections and testing, and drive continuous improvement.

You will provide leadership, guidance, and support to QA/QC Engineers and quality personnel, ensuring qualified resources are allocated across site activities and that project quality requirements are consistently achieved.

Your Role

As a Senior QA/QC Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the project QA/QC team and quality management system
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, standards, and QA/QC procedures
• Overseeing inspections, testing, materials, and subcontractor quality
• Managing NCRs, corrective actions, snagging, and close-out
• Preparing QA/QC reports and monitoring quality performance
• Leading audits, QA/QC meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing guidance and training to QA/QC and construction teams

What We're Looking For

Experience:

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience as an Engineer within a construction/fitout environment, including significant experience in a senior QA/QC position
• Mandatory experience in high-end fit-out projects
• Proven experience managing QA/QC activities on major construction and fit-out projects
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Knowledge & Skills:

• QA/QC accreditation with a recognized professional body
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, inspections, testing, and quality standards
• Strong knowledge of construction and high-end fit-out quality requirements
• Proficiency in financial skills, data analysis, and reporting
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead quality management across landmark construction and fit-out projects across the region

A collaborative and quality-driven environment committed to continuous improvement

A senior leadership role where your expertise in quality assurance, site quality management, and high-end fit-out delivery directly impacts project success

The opportunity to lead and develop QA/QC teams while working closely with leading consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders

Ready to elevate your career

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