QA and QC Engineer - Construction Materials

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is hiring a QA and QC Engineer - Construction Materials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a site-based role on a major Diriyah public-realm development. The engineer will focus on material approvals, testing coordination, documentation, storage controls, and contractor compliance to ensure only approved materials are used.

Ideal candidate has a minimum eight years of engineering experience, strong knowledge of submittal and approval processes, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Eight years of engineering experience.
• Five years as a materials engineer on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with roads, highways, bridges, or public-realm developments.
• Clear spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor material submittals for technical completeness.
• Check proposed products against applicable standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate required reviews and obtain formal material approvals.
• Serve as the focal point for scheduling and controlling construction materials and equipment.
• Maintain visibility of planned deliveries and site material requirements.
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with contract specifications.
• Verify that only approved materials are incorporated into permanent works.
• Coordinate subconsultants and laboratories performing material tests.
• Review test requests, results, certificates, and supporting records.
• Prepare daily diaries, progress reports, and contract-required documentation.

Skills

Construction QA

Quality-control inspections

Material-submittal review

Material approvals

Material traceability

Laboratory-test coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inspection tags

Job description

QA and QC Engineer – Construction Materials

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Quality Assurance

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 14000-22000 SAR per month

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Parsons is hiring a QA and QC Engineer - Construction Materials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a site-based role within the Construction industry. The engineer will support a major Diriyah public-realm development covering parks, open spaces, and more than 55 kilometers of streetscape. The position focuses on material approvals, field inspections, testing coordination, documentation, storage controls, and contractor compliance. The successful candidate will ensure that only approved and conforming materials are incorporated into permanent works.

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function: Quality Assurance

Salary: 14000-22000 SAR per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

Public-realm construction relies on large quantities of concrete, asphalt, aggregates, steel, landscape products, finishes, and infrastructure materials. Substandard products or poor storage can reduce durability, create defects, and cause costly replacement work. The QA and QC Engineer will provide traceability from material submission and approval through delivery, testing, storage, installation, and final inspection. Strong controls will protect project quality and demonstrate compliance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor material submittals for technical completeness.
• Check proposed products against applicable standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate required reviews and obtain formal material approvals.
• Serve as the focal point for scheduling and controlling construction materials and equipment.
• Maintain visibility of planned deliveries and site material requirements.
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with contract specifications.
• Confirm that approved methods are followed during construction.
• Coordinate subconsultants and laboratories performing material tests.
• Review test requests, results, certificates, and supporting records.
• Verify that only approved materials are incorporated into permanent works.
• Inspect delivered materials against approved submissions and samples.
• Check identification, quantities, condition, and supporting certificates.
• Ensure materials are stored, protected, and handled correctly.
• Identify expired, damaged, unapproved, or non-compliant products.
• Recognize potential material conflicts and construction-quality issues.
• Report concerns to the supervisor with practical recommendations.
• Collect and review Certificates of Compliance.
• Maintain material safety data sheets, inspection tags, approvals, and traceability records.
• Keep organized files covering materials, inspections, test results, and quality actions.
• Prepare daily diaries, progress reports, and contract-required documentation.
• Observe, verify, and record work execution against approved procedures.
• Support development of quality-control reports and project procedures.
• Assist with engineering calculations, graphs, charts, and performance analysis.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced inspectors and team members.
• Participate in job-safety planning and safety-report preparation.
• Identify hazardous work conditions and take appropriate action.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, consultants, and project engineers.
• Follow outstanding material and quality actions through documented closure.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum eight years of engineering experience.
• At least five years of experience as a materials engineer on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with roads, highways, bridges, or public-realm developments.
• Exposure to operations and maintenance of road or bridge assets is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of material-submittal and approval processes.
• Understanding of construction-material sampling, testing, and traceability.
• Ability to inspect work against specifications and approved methods.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality-control documentation.
• Capability to prepare engineering calculations, graphs, and charts.
• Clear spoken and written English.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and prepare accurate written reports.
• Strong professional judgement and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Awareness of construction hazards and appropriate response procedures.
• Ability to manage numerous client, contract, and industry requirements.
• Experience on domestic or international infrastructure assignments is beneficial.

Skills Set

• Construction quality assurance
• Quality-control inspections
• Material-submittal review
• Material approvals
• Construction-material control
• Material-delivery inspection
• Material-storage verification
• Certificate of Compliance review
• Material safety data sheets
• Inspection tags
• Material traceability
• Laboratory-test coordination
• Construction-method compliance
• Road materials
• Bridge materialsInfrastructure-quality control
• Daily site diaries
• Quality reports
• Inspection records
• Engineering calculations
• Data charts and graphs
• Technical-file management
• Defect identification
• Corrective-action follow-up
• Construction-safety awareness

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers hands-on quality responsibility across a prominent Diriyah public-realm program. The varied construction environment provides valuable exposure to material approvals, testing, infrastructure standards, field inspections, and contractor-quality management. The role creates a strong route toward senior quality, materials-engineering, and construction-assurance positions within Saudi Arabia 's active Construction market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, construction supervision, quality assurance, and program-management services for major infrastructure and urban developments. Its site teams use disciplined inspections and material controls to support durable and compliant construction.