Quality Control Engineer / Manager - Structural Steel Site

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd in India seeks Engineer/Manager – Quality Control – Site (Structural Steel) to execute QA/QC activities at the site, ensuring fabrication and erection comply with project specifications, codes, and standards.

The role involves regular inspections, coordination with the execution team, maintaining QA/QC documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental norms.

Qualifications

• ITI/ diploma/ BE/BTech in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi (oral and written).
• 3–20 years' experience in structural steel QA/QC for industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular on‑site inspections and tests of materials and activities to ensure QA/QC standards.
• Review and implement QCPs, ITPs, and method statements for civil works.
• Monitor calibration status of testing equipment and ensure compliance with standards.
• Record non‑conformities, initiate corrective/preventive actions and ensure closure.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site engineers to ensure quality during execution.

Skills

IS codes knowledge

ASTM standards knowledge

Calibration procedures

Interpretation of drawings

Material testing

Quality auditing

QMS implementation

Risk management

Technical inspection

Education

ITI/Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job description

RCF_IC_Factories - QA/QC Structural Steel

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

Job Function: QA / QC

Role: Engineer / Manager - Quality Control - Site (Structural Steel)

Job Family: Quality Control

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

The Engineer / Manager – Quality Control – Site (Structural Steel) is responsible for executing quality assurance and control activities at the site, ensuring all fabrication and erection works comply with project specifications, codes, and standards. The role involves regular inspections, coordination with the execution team, maintaining QA/QC documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental norms.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct regular inspections and tests on‑site materials and construction activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Review and implement project‑specific Quality Control Plans (QCP), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), and Method Statements for all civil activities.
• Monitor and verify the calibration status of testing equipment and ensure all equipment used complies with relevant standards.
• Record and report non‑conformities or deviations from design and specification, initiate corrective/preventive actions, and ensure timely closure.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site engineers to ensure quality requirements are understood and adhered to during execution.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

• Internal StakeholdersSite Execution Engineers: For quality alignment, inspections, and resolving technical non‑conformities during execution.
• Planning & Project Control Team: For updating quality milestones, material testing statuses, and schedule integration.
• External StakeholdersClients / Client Representatives: For material approvals, quality inspections, and joint handovers.
• Subcontractors: For supervising compliance with site‑specific testing protocols and quality standards.

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications: ITI / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute.

Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Hindi (oral and written); knowledge of regional language is a plus.

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience: 3 – 20 years

Nature of Experience: Experience in structural steel QA QC in industrial construction projects with a focus on implementing and monitoring quality control procedures and site‑related testing protocols.

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of IS codes, ASTM standards, and other relevant construction norms
• Proficiency in civil material testing procedures and interpretation of results
• Calibration & Verification
• Engineering Knowledge
• Incident Investigation
• Interpretation of Technical Drawings
• Material Testing
• Quality Auditing
• Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation
• Risk Management
• Technical Inspection

Leadership / Behavioral Skills

• Strong observation and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy