Senior Rail QA/QC Engineer — On-Site Project

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior QA/QC Engineer for a major UAE rail infrastructure programme. You will oversee quality assurance and quality control across design, construction and testing, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and international standards.

The role requires coordinating with contractors, designers and the client to hold parties to account and support timely delivery. Minimum: technical degree and 10+ years in QA/QC on similar projects; strong ISO 9001 knowledge; excellent

Qualifications

• Technical or engineering university degree.
• At least 10 years' experience in QA/QC on similar projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and quality audit practice.
• Proven experience reviewing ITPs, method statements and material submittals, and managing NCRs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve contractor quality documents, including Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and quality procedures.
• Monitor contractor compliance with the approved quality management system, contract specifications and relevant international standards.
• Plan and carry out quality audits and surveillance of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and track corrective actions to close-out.
• Witness and verify inspections, tests and hold/witness points on site and at factory acceptance tests (FAT).
• Review material and equipment submittals, test certificates and conformance documentation.
• Raise, track and close non-conformance reports (NCRs), and analyse root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee quality records, including inspection requests, test results and as-built documentation, making sure they are complete and traceable for handover.
• Support testing and commissioning activities, and verify that quality documentation is complete for system acceptance.
• Prepare periodic quality reports and KPIs for project management and the client.
• Lead quality coordination meetings and promote a quality-focused culture among all project stakeholders.

Skills

QA/QC Engineer

English communication

Quality audits

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior QA/QC Engineer for a major UAE rail infrastructure programme. You will oversee quality assurance and quality control across design, construction and testing, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and international standards.

The role requires coordinating with contractors, designers and the client to hold parties to account and support timely delivery. Minimum: technical degree and 10+ years in QA/QC on similar projects; strong ISO 9001 knowledge; excellent