Civil Qa Qc Supervisor

SBC General Trading & Contracting; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC General Trading & Contracting in Kuwait is seeking a qualified QA/QC professional to implement and monitor QA/QC procedures across civil projects.

You will ensure compliance with ITPs, method statements, and project standards; review MIRs and NCRs; and coordinate with client and third-party inspectors.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and extensive field experience, with strong documentation and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 58 years of experience in Civil QA/QC activities, preferably in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Industrial Construction Projects.
• Strong experience in civil construction quality inspection, including concrete, foundations, structural works, earthworks and underground utilities.
• Hands-on experience in preparing and implementing: Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Hands-on experience in Method Statements.
• Hands-on experience in Inspection Checklists.
• Hands-on experience in Material Inspection Requests (MIRs).
• Hands-on experience in Inspection Requests (IRs).
• Hands-on experience in Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Hands-on experience in Quality Control Procedures.
• Good knowledge of international codes and standards such as ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS and ISO.
• Experience in handling client inspections, consultant inspections and third-party inspection activities.
• Good knowledge of concrete testing, soil testing, reinforcement inspection and construction material testing procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, project quality plans and contract requirements.
• Experience in preparing quality reports, maintaining inspection records and compiling project quality dossiers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Good communication, coordination, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the QA/QC procedures in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, codes and client requirements.
• Ensure civil construction activities comply with approved ITPs, Method Statements, Quality Control Plans and project quality requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure construction activities align with IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Review and verify material approvals, MIRs, submittals and test certificates before site use.
• Prepare, review and implement ITPs, checklists, Method Statements and Quality Control Procedures.
• Coordinate with client representatives, consultants, third-party inspectors and construction teams for inspection and approval of civil works.
• Raise and manage IRs and ensure inspections occur at required construction stages.
• Monitor concrete activities including mix design approval, slump tests, temperature checks and strength testing.
• Ensure soil testing and geotechnical tests are conducted as per project specs.
• Identify non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions (NCRs).
• Maintain and update quality documentation, inspection records and test reports.
• Conduct internal quality audits and coordinate with external/client audits.
• Verify construction activities comply with applicable international standards (ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS, ISO).
• Monitor subcontractors’ quality performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly QA/QC reports and maintain quality records.
• Participate in project quality meetings and provide technical support to resolve site quality issues.
• Prepare and compile final quality documentation for handover dossiers.

Skills

QA/QC

Civil Engineering

Inspection

NCRs

Standards

Documentation

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelors/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable codes and standards, and client requirements.
• Ensure all civil construction activities comply with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Quality Control Plans and project quality requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure construction activities are carried out as per approved IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Review and verify material approvals, Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), technical submittals and material test certificates before utilization at site.
• Prepare, review and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, Method Statements and Quality Control Procedures.
• Coordinate with client representatives, consultants, third-party inspectors and construction teams for inspection and approval of civil works.
• Raise and manage Inspection Requests (IRs) and ensure inspections are conducted at the required stages of construction.
• Monitor concrete activities, including concrete mix design approval, slump tests, temperature checks, cube/cylinder sampling and compressive strength testing.
• Ensure proper soil testing, field density tests, plate load tests and other relevant geotechnical tests are conducted as per project specifications.
• Identify non-conformities during construction, issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and update quality documentation, inspection records, test reports, material approvals and quality dossiers.
• Conduct internal quality audits and coordinate with external/client quality audits.
• Verify that all construction activities are performed in accordance with applicable international standards, including relevant ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS, ISO and project-specific standards.
• Monitor subcontractors' quality performance and ensure compliance with approved project quality requirements.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement and HSE departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly QA/QC reports and maintain quality performance records.
• Ensure proper implementation of corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness before closing NCRs.
• Participate in project quality meetings and provide technical support to resolve site quality issues.
• Prepare and compile final quality documentation, including Inspection and Test Records, test certificates, as-built drawings and project handover dossiers.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 58 years of experience in Civil QA/QC activities, preferably in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Industrial Construction Projects.
• Strong experience in civil construction quality inspection, including concrete, foundations, structural works, earthworks and underground utilities.
• Hands‑on experience in preparing and implementing:
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Method Statements.
• Inspection Checklists.
• Material Inspection Requests (MIRs).
• Inspection Requests (IRs).
• Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Quality Control Procedures.
• Good knowledge of international codes and standards such as ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS and ISO.
• Experience in handling client inspections, consultant inspections and third‑party inspection activities.
• Good knowledge of concrete testing, soil testing, reinforcement inspection and construction material testing procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, project quality plans and contract requirements.
• Experience in preparing quality reports, maintaining inspection records and compiling project quality dossiers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Good communication, coordination, reporting and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System – Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor.
• Certified QA/QC Engineer.
• Relevant Civil Inspection or Concrete Inspection certifications.
• NDT awareness or relevant inspection certifications, where applicable.