Senior Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer

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 founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the project Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan (QCP/QAP).
• Review project specifications, drawings, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality requirements.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Coordinate and supervise QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and other quality personnel.
• Review and approve material submittals, material certificates, test reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure that all required inspections and testing are carried out in accordance with approved ITPs and project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project management teams on quality-related matters.
• Conduct regular site inspections, quality audits, and surveillance activities.
• Identify quality issues and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage and monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Review and monitor inspection records, test results, quality documentation, and handover dossiers.
• Ensure that approved construction materials are properly received, stored, handled, and used on site.
• Participate in technical and progress meetings and provide updates on quality performance.
• Monitor subcontractors' compliance with project quality requirements.
• Assist in preparing quality reports, KPIs, inspection records, and monthly quality reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of all quality-related activities.
• Support internal and external quality audits and ensure closure of audit findings.
• Coordinate with commissioning and handover teams to ensure all quality documentation is completed and approved.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to QA/QC engineers and inspectors.
• Promote a strong quality culture and ensure compliance with project and company quality procedures.

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant QA/QC experience, preferably in major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in large-scale building, infrastructure, airport, or similar projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international standards and codes such as ISO, ASTM, BS, EN, ACI, and applicable local requirements.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing QAPs, ITPs, Method Statements, and inspection procedures.
• Strong experience in NCR management, quality audits, inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with project quality management systems and document control processes.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quality activities and work effectively under project deadlines.

* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.