Quality Engineer

KEO International; Doha; On-site; QAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO International Consultancy in Doha, Qatar, seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer to monitor and support QA/QC across construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specs, procedures, and standards. You will review QA/QC systems, procedures, ITPs, material submittals, and non-conformances; lead audits; support corrective actions; and report quality performance to the QA/QC Manager.

This role requires 10+ years in quality engineering, with 7+ years in infrastructure projects, and a

Qualifications

• 10+ years total experience with minimum 7 years in a similar Quality Engineering role.
• Proven experience in roads, highways, expressways or related infrastructure projects.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Valid Qatar Engineering License / UPDA registration.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems, inspections, testing, audits and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review/approval of Contractor QA/QC systems, QA Plans, ITPs and related docs.
• Monitor Contractor QA/QC procedures against project specs and contractual requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, quality surveillance and audits to identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Review material submittals, method statements, test results and quality-related docs.
• Support development/implementation of quality monitoring programs and audit findings.

Skills

QA/QC

Auditing

Inspection

Construction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ITPs

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Quality Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Doha, Qatar.

This position will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the implementation of quality assurance and quality control requirements across construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Assisting in the review and approval of the Contractor’s QA/QC systems, Quality Plans, procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, and related quality documentation.
• Monitoring the Contractor’s compliance with approved quality procedures, project specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements across site activities.
• Conducting regular site inspections, quality surveillance, and audits to identify non-conformances and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Reviewing and monitoring the Contractor’s inspection, testing, sampling, and quality control activities.
• Reviewing Contractor quality submissions, including material submittals, method statements, inspection requests, test results, and other quality-related documentation.
• Supporting the QA/QC Manager in implementing and maintaining effective quality management systems and procedures throughout the project.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of quality monitoring programs, inspection plans, testing requirements, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the investigation, documentation, and close-out of non-conformances, deficiencies, and quality-related issues.
• Assisting with internal and external quality audits and monitoring the implementation of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinating with the project team, Contractor, and relevant stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and consistently implemented.
• Providing regular reports and updates to the QA/QC Manager on quality performance, inspections, audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Promoting best-practice QA/QC procedures and supporting continuous improvement across construction activities.
• Assisting in ensuring that materials, workmanship, testing, and construction processes comply with approved project requirements and applicable standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, testing, audits, non-conformances, and other quality-related activities.
• Supporting contract administration and other project quality-related activities as required.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include more than 10 years of total experience, including a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a similar Quality Engineering role, partnered with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

You will also have:

• Proven experience in roads, highways, expressways, or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in construction QA/QC, quality assurance systems, inspections, testing, audits, and quality documentation.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Valid Qatar Engineering License / UPDA registration.
• Good knowledge of quality management systems, construction specifications, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, material approvals, testing requirements, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Experience working with Contractors, Consultants, Clients, and project stakeholders on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong reporting, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience on Ashghal projects in Qatar would be an advantage.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.