Site Supervisor / QA Supervisor

Arcadis; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor / QA Supervisor for a technically complex civil construction project in Belgium. You will supervise on-site civil works, coordinate MEP interfaces, and review drawings and submittals to ensure alignment with project specifications and quality requirements.

Ideal candidates will review RFIs, identify non-conformances, and maintain robust QA/QC records while promoting safety and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or related field.
• Experience in site supervision, QA/QC on complex projects.
• Proven ability to review RFIs and manage non-conformances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site activities focusing on civil works and MEP coordination where needed.
• Review shop, fabrication drawings and technical submittals with the Owner's team.
• Review RFIs, identify critical items, and support timely responses.
• Review and approve FOAK benchmark installations and quality records.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure workmanship and materials meet specs.
• Coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders and promote safety and quality.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Technical specifications

Shop drawings

Fabrication drawings

RFI review

Communication skills

Quality awareness

Education

Civil/Construction/Building Engineering degree

Job description

About Arcadis Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role descriptionArcadis is looking for an experienced Site Supervisor / QA Supervisor to support the delivery of a technically complex construction project in Belgium. The role combines field-based site supervision with quality assurance and technical compliance, primarily for Civil works and, where relevant, MEP activities.Working closely with the client’s engineering team, the Project Management Consultant (PMC), designers, contractors and subcontractors, you will help ensure that construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality requirements and the agreed programme.Role accountabilitiesSupervise construction activities on site, with a primary focus on Civil works and coordination with MEP disciplines where required.Review shop drawings, fabrication drawings and technical submittals in detail, together with the Owner’s engineering team, and assess compliance with the record set specifications and construction drawings.Review subcontractor and Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) submittals and provide clear technical comments, recommendations or exceptions where appropriate.Review Requests for Information (RFIs), identify items that may be critical to the project schedule and support timely, technically robust responses.Review and approve the agreed list of First of a Kind (FOAK) benchmark installations to reduce quality-control issues and non-conformances.Carry out site inspections and verify that workmanship, materials and installations comply with approved documentation, project requirements and expected quality standards.Identify potential quality issues and non-conformances, document observations and coordinate appropriate corrective actions with the relevant stakeholders.Provide design-review support for change notifications issued by the PMC, including an assessment of technical merit, constructability, scope and potential cost or schedule impact.Coordinate effectively with contractors, subcontractors, engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to resolve technical and interface issues.Maintain accurate review, inspection and quality records, and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, outstanding actions and deviations.Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and environmental responsibility throughout all site activities.Qualifications and experienceDegree or technical qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline.Relevant experience in construction supervision, site inspection, field engineering, QA/QC or construction management on complex building, industrial, infrastructure or mission-critical projects.Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, fabrication drawings and technical submittals.Practical experience reviewing RFIs, identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective-action processes.Solid understanding of Civil construction activities; knowledge of MEP coordination and building-services interfaces is an advantage.Experience working with clients, contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary engineering or project-management teams.Strong attention to detail, sound technical judgement and a proactive, quality-focused approach.Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical observations and explain issues to different stakeholders.Professional fluency in English. French and/or Dutch is an advantage for a Belgium-based assignment.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, site-based project environment and to manage competing technical priorities.You will be officially attached to either our Charleroi or Brussels office. However, as the role is fully client-based, you will work full-time at the client’s site in Feluy.Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.