Head of Quality Assurance M/F

SPIE Global Services Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy in Doha, Qatar, seeks an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to lead QA for major capital projects. You will drive quality systems across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning and promote continuous improvement.

You will manage QA Engineers and Coordinators, ensure conformance with project quality management systems and EPCC standards, and oversee audits, inspections, documentation and contractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Professional quality certifications (ISO Lead Auditor, ASQ, CQE, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance.
• At least 5 years on major EPC/EPCC projects within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or Industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of project quality management systems, auditing, surveillance, and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA across EPCC phases and report deviations.
• Develop and maintain the Project Information Manual (PIM) and internal procedures.
• Manage QA Engineers and QA Coordinators within the Project Team.
• Ensure QA governance across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.
• Plan and perform Project Quality Audits across internal team, EPCC contractor, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Contract and risk management

Quality auditing

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

EPC/EPCC project execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ISO Lead Auditor

ASQ CQE

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.

Opportunity: Head of Quality Assurance – Qatar

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to lead and manage the Quality Assurance function for major capital projects. The successful candidate will ensure the implementation of effective quality systems, processes, and procedures across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Project QA Leadership
  • Support and assist the Chief Major Projects Officer in all QA aspects of the Project.
  • Take full ownership of the Quality Assurance function across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Ensure implementation of Major Projects Contract requirements in the QA domain and report any deviations.
  • Review and approve the EPCC Contractor's Project Quality Plan, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and QAFCO standards.
  • Monitor and follow up on EPCC Contractor's implementation of the accepted Quality Plan, reporting non-conformities and initiating corrective actions.
• Development of Project Information Manual & Internal Procedures
  • Lead the development, review, and maintenance of the Project Information Manual (PIM), ensuring it reflects current Project governance, quality requirements, and procedural standards.
  • Develop and implement all internal Project procedures related to quality assurance, ensuring alignment with Project Quality Management System.
  • Ensure that all procedures are clearly communicated, accessible, and consistently applied across the Project team.
• Team Management
  • Lead and manage QA Engineers and Quality Coordinators, ensuring effective execution of QA activities.
  • Organize and develop the QA function within the Project Team, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
  • Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Management System.
• Quality Surveillance Across Project Phases
  • Engineering: Ensure design deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
  • Procurement: Verify material requisitions, Subcontractor selection, inspection planning, and equipment/material fabrication.
  • Construction: Monitor Site activities for compliance with ITPs, method statements, and specifications.
  • Commissioning: Ensure systems are tested and verified in accordance with quality protocols.
  • Review and follow the EPCC Contractor's Quality Gates Process to ensure engineering development aligns with Project quality assurance requirements.
• Quality Audit Planning & Execution
  • Develop and implement a Project Quality Audit Plan covering all phases and stakeholders.
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled quality audits on
    • Internal Project Team
    • EPCC Contractor
    • Subcontractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Professional Quality certifications (ISO Lead Auditor, ASQ, CQE, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance.
• At least 5 years of experience on major EPC/EPCC projects within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or Industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of project quality management systems, auditing, quality surveillance, and contractor management.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Contract and risk management.
• Quality auditing and compliance.
• Report writing and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with EPC/EPCC project execution.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead quality assurance activities on large‑scale projects.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams and international contractors.
• Contribute to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.