Lead Quality Control Engineer

Palace Consulting Engineers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified Lead Quality Control Engineer to drive quality initiatives and ensure conformity in power generation projects. The role involves defining inspection protocols, supervising inspections, and mentoring QC staff. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, as well as fluency in English. This position offers the opportunity to oversee quality practices across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control for power generation, substations, and transmission line projects.
• Ability to mentor QC staff and manage complex design interfaces.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define inspection protocols for construction activities.
• Supervise final acceptance inspections and client walkthroughs.
• Approve QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection templates.
• Oversee QC alignment across projects, contractors, and client teams.

Skills

Good presentation skills

Good analytical skills

Good communication skills

Very good English speaking and writing

Very good PC skills in related software

Job description

Our client, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), is seeking to hire a qualified Lead Quality Control Engineer for their project , Serve as the highest technical authority in QC for power projects “power generation,

substation and transmission line “projects within projects departments. Drive quality

initiatives, ensure harmonization of QC practices across projects, and represent the

projects department in client audits, and technical forums.

Key Accountabilities

Inspection & Verification

• Define inspection protocols for construction activities.
• supervise final acceptance inspections and client walkthroughs.
• Mentor QC staff in advanced inspection techniques.
• Validate contractor compliance with complex design interfaces and interconnection points.

Material Receiving Inspection

• Approve inspection strategies for critical equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers,SCADA systems).
• Review manufacturer documentation and international compliance certifications.
• Guide warehouse and logistics teams on QC handling protocols.

Documentation & Reporting

• Approve QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection templates.
• Lead documentation strategy for audits and handovers submissions.
• Ensure consistency and traceability across all QC records.

Compliance & Coordination

• Oversee QC alignment across projects, contractors, and client teams.
• Resolve high-impact nonconformities and lead cross-functional corrective action teams.
• Represent QC in client meetings and technical committees.
• Ensure QC alignment with Projects Technical Specifications and ISO 9001 requirements.

Learning & Development

• Design and lead QC training programs and certification pathways.
• Mentor quality control staff across all projects within department.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in QC practices.

Initially approve QC staffing and resourcing within projects department.

Skills

• Good presentation skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Very good English speaking and writing.
• Very good PC skills in related software.