QA/QC Manager M/F

SPIE Global Services Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC in Doha, Qatar seeks a QA/QC Manager to lead the QA/QC Department across EPCC phases, implement the Project Quality Management System, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and guide multi-disciplinary teams.

Reports to the Chief Major Projects Officer and requires a technical degree, quality certification, and 12+ years in Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals with 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited university is mandatory.
• Professional Certification in Quality (CQE, Lead Auditor ISO 9001, or equivalent) mandatory.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in major expansion or EPCC projects in Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals.
• Minimum 5 years in a QA/QC leadership role with direct team management accountability.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC Leadership: Own the full QA/QC function across EPCC phases; implement the Project QMS/Plan; report deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Chief Major Projects Officer; foster a project-wide quality culture.
• Quality Surveillance: Conduct and oversee quality surveillance at each project phase - design deliverable compliance (Engineering), vendor inspection and fabrication controls (Procurement), ITP/method statement adherence (Construction), and protocol-based system verification (Commissioning).
• Audit Management: Develop and execute the Project Quality Audit Plan; maintain the Audit Report Register; drive timely closure of findings.
• Procedure & Compliance: Review and approve Project Procedures for QA/QC adequacy; ensure alignment with EPCC Contract, PIM, and client standards.
• Risk Management: Serve as Project Risk Manager - develop and maintain the Risk Register, perform monthly updates, and track quality-related risks and contractual implications.
• QC & Inspection Oversight: Allocate QC inspectors; oversee ITP hold/witness/review points and RFI process; review and approve inspection and expediting reports; manage NCRs, deviations, concessions, and corrective actions.
• Procurement Quality: Embed quality requirements in material requisitions, bid evaluations, and purchase orders; coordinate vendor facility inspections.
• Mechanical Completion & Preservation: Lead mechanical completion and preservation at site per contract and standards.
• Reporting & Lessons Learned: Contribute to monthly progress reports and Steering Committee updates; capture and apply lessons learned; support project close-out per procedures.

Skills

QA leadership

Risk management

Audit planning

EPCC lifecycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Technical discipline)

Professional Quality Certification (CQE / Lead Auditor ISO 9001)

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.

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a : QA/QC Manager Purpose Lead and manage the QA/QC Department across all phases of Major Projects (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning). Accountable for implementing the Project Quality Management System, driving compliance with EPCC Contract requirements, and overseeing multi-disciplinary QA/QC teams. Reports directly to the Chief Major Projects Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• QA/QC Leadership: Own the full QA/QC function across EPCC phases; implement the Project QMS/Plan; report deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Chief Major Projects Officer; foster a project-wide quality culture.
• Quality Surveillance: Conduct and oversee quality surveillance at each project phase - design deliverable compliance (Engineering), vendor inspection and fabrication controls (Procurement), ITP/method statement adherence (Construction), and protocol-based system verification (Commissioning).
• Audit Management: Develop and execute the Project Quality Audit Plan (internal teams, EPCC Contractor, Subcontractors and vendors); maintain the Audit Report Register; drive timely closure of all findings.
• Procedure & Compliance: Review and approve Project Procedures for QA/QC adequacy; ensure alignment with EPCC Contract, PIM, and client standards; monitor implementation across all phases.
• Risk Management: Serve as Project Risk Manager - develop and maintain the Risk Register, perform monthly updates, and track quality-related risks and contractual implications.
• QC & Inspection Oversight: Allocate QC inspectors; oversee ITP hold/witness/review points and RFI process; review and approve inspection and expediting reports; manage NCRs, deviations, concessions, and corrective actions.
• Procurement Quality: Embed quality requirements in material requisitions, bid evaluations, and purchase orders; coordinate vendor facility inspections; manage fabrication defect resolution.
• Mechanical Completion & Preservation: Lead mechanical completion (punch list A/B/C classification and closure); ensure equipment preservation at site per EPCC Contract and manufacturer standards.
• Reporting & Lessons Learned: Contribute to monthly progress reports and Steering Committee updates; capture and apply lessons learned; support project close-out per PIM procedures.

Reporting & Interfaces

Reports to: Chief Major Projects Officer. Manages: Section Heads, Engineers, Coordinators, Supervisors, Inspectors. Interfaces with: EPCC Contractor, Subcontractors, Procurement, Engineering teams, and client IMS functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Technical discipline) from an accredited university - mandatory.
• Professional Certification in Quality (e.g. CQE, Lead Auditor ISO 9001, or equivalent) - mandatory.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in major expansion or EPCC projects in Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals.
• Minimum 5 years in a QA/QC leadership role (Section Head, QA/QC Manager, or equivalent) with direct team management accountability.

Technical Competencies

• Full command of QA/QC management across EPCC lifecycle: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Mechanical Completion.
• Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), ITP development and management, NCR/deviation processes, and audit planning and execution.
• Proven experience managing Risk Registers and acting as Risk Focal Point on major capital projects.
• Familiarity with client Integrated Management Systems (Quality, HSE, Environment, Energy, Responsible Care).
• Solid understanding of EPCC contractual frameworks, PIM requirements, and quality gate processes.
• Proficiency in inspection coordination, vendor surveillance, and fabrication quality control.

Behavioural Competencies

• Decision-oriented with structured analytical and problem-solving approach; capable of managing competing priorities across multiple project phases simultaneously.