QA & QC Engineer

Power International Holding (PIH); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a QA/QC Engineer to ensure project delivery meets quality standards. Responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of the quality management system, preparing inspection requests, and monitoring material compliance. Candidates should have 5 years of industry experience, knowledge of ISO standards, and hold relevant qualifications. A strong understanding of local laws and quality processes is essential. The position offers the opportunity to work on major construction projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience, with 3 years relevant.
• Experience in GCC is a plus.
• Strong leadership and QA skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project QA/QC Manager in implementing quality management system.
• Prepare work inspection requests for each construction activity.
• Ensure control of QA/QC Plans and Test Plans.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Technical experience in QC

Knowledge of local employment laws/regulations

In-depth knowledge of QMS or IMS

Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP

Education

Professional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001)

Job description

The QA/QC Engineer ensures that work / projects are delivered based on good work practices and project specifications to guarantee completion of work within the given time limits with quality of work that meets or exceeds the clients expectations by implementing international quality standards plans and quality procedures in all construction activities. Assists in developing the Project Quality Management System by establishing procedures, plans and work instructions as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Project QA/QC Manager or Sr. QA/QC Engineer on implementing quality management system at site as per approved Project Quality Plan and IMS Procedures.
• Prepare work inspection requests (WIR) for each construction activity and submit to consultant to ensure it covers all the construction activities done on site.
• Check all incoming materials as per project specifications and approved material submittals.
• Monitor WIRs and test reports and update the Quality Manager and site team on the status.
• Establish and monitor control of QA/QC Plans, Method of Statements and Test Plans before commencement of the project and implementing it during the project in order to meet the project quality requirements and client’s expectations.
• Ensure that control of document procedures is implemented and all approved documents from consultant are distributed through the document control system.
• Check Inspection and Test Plan if available and all method statements and test plan are submitted for the consultant as per the approved ITP plan.
• Prepare work inspection request (WIR) for each construction activity and submitted to consultant to ensure it covers all the construction activities done on site.
• Verify if work inspections are carried out as per the plan and advise the construction team for the corrective action to avoid the rejection of work and emphasize that work inspection shall pass during the first submission with 90% rate.
• Ensure all incoming materials are checked as per the project specifications and approved material submittals.
• Inspect all materials internally before offering inspection to the consultant, raising the NCR to the supplier in case the substandard material is delivered, the record of inspection shall be included in the monthly Quality report.
• Monitor WIR and test reports and update Management, Construction Team, Planning, Quantity Surveyors and Cost Control Departments about the current job status.
• Maintain the records of all work and material inspection and provide the data in the weekly progress meetings.
• Record all test results and ensure it’s availability for steel along with the mill certificates.
• Make sure that logs are available along with the test reports for all types of test as per the approved testing matrix.
• Checks concrete pour cards are maintained on daily basis and copy is provided to the storekeeper to raise the SRV and to the cost controller/QS.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of work related standards, specifications, and quality systems such as: ISO 9001, QCS, SMACNA, ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.
• With enough technical experience on dealing with various QC issues.
• Knowledge of local employment laws/regulations sufficient to analyze proposed policies.
• In-depth knowledge on the Quality Management System (QMS) or Integrated Management System (IMS).
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

• Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• QA Reviews and Inspections L2
• QA Audits L2
• Quality Control and Conformance L2
• Quality Assurance L2
• Agility
• Standard Operating Procedures L2

Education

• Profesional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA) or Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equal) or ASQC certification (CQM/CQE).
• Bachelor's Degree in any related field or Civil Engineering